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The 501 headache: How by-elections exposed UDA's underbelly

By The Standard November 30, 2025

Source: The Standard

The 501 headache: How by-elections exposed UDA's underbelly

The just ended by-elections have shown that President William Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza team will work extra hard to get the mandatory 50+1 vote in the 2027 General Election.The alternative is going through a very tricky run-off against the opposition candidate.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The alternative is going through a very tricky run-off against the opposition candidate.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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