Gideon Moi will represent the Kenya African National Union in the Baringo senatorial race after the party endorsed his candidacy on Thursday. The former senator pledged to lead a campaign focused on unity and accountability for all county residents. KANU officials characterized the decision as a product of thorough discussions with party members and Baringo citizens.
The contest emerges after William Cheptumo died in February, creating a vacancy in the seat he won from Moi in 2022. Kiprono Cheburet secured the United Democratic Alliance nomination with 48,791 votes and will face Moi in the November 27 election. The race represents a fresh confrontation between President William Ruto and Moi, whose political rivalry intensified when Moi opposed Ruto's 2022 presidential campaign.
The contest emerges after William Cheptumo died in February, creating a vacancy in the seat he won from Moi in 2022. Kiprono Cheburet secured the United Democratic Alliance nomination with 48,791 votes and will face Moi in the November 27 election. The race represents a fresh confrontation between President William Ruto and Moi, whose political rivalry intensified when Moi opposed Ruto's 2022 presidential campaign.
