UDA National Organizing Secretary VIncent Kawaya has dismissed attempts by the opposition to use the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a measure of the 2027 General Election, arguing that a single by-election cannot determine the country’s political future.
Speaking at Mung’ala in Machakos Town, Kawaya described the opposition’s celebrations following the Ol Kalou victory as premature, insisting that the UDA remains the strongest political party based on recent by-election performance.
Strong By-Election Record
Kawaya noted that UDA has won six of the last ten parliamentary and senatorial by-elections held across the country, arguing that focusing on one result paints an inaccurate picture of the national political landscape.
He said it was misleading to portray the Ol Kalou outcome as a definitive indicator of voter sentiment ahead of the 2027 elections.
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“There is a saying that a chicken lays one egg and makes enough noise for the entire village to hear, while a cow produces milk that feeds the whole village without making any noise. That is how I view the excitement surrounding a single by-election victory,” Kawaya said.
Ruto’s Re-Election Bid Remains on Course
The UDA official maintained that President William Ruto remains firmly on track for re-election in 2027, arguing that voters will ultimately judge leaders based on development achievements and service delivery.
According to Kawaya, the performance of the Kenya Kwanza administration, rather than isolated electoral contests, will shape the outcome of the next General Election.
“President William Ruto remains on course for re-election because Kenyans will evaluate leadership based on development and service delivery, not on the outcome of a single by-election,” he said.
Opposition to Prepare for 2027 Contest
Kawaya challenged opposition leaders to prepare for a competitive political contest in 2027, expressing confidence that UDA would retain power.
He insisted that the ruling party remains focused on implementing its development agenda and strengthening its support base across the country ahead of the next election cycle.
The remarks come amid growing political debate following the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, which saw the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) secure its first seat in the National Assembly.
