The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has emerged victorious in all four by-elections conducted by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The ruling party secured one parliamentary seat and three Member of County Assembly (MCA) seats across different regions of the country.
In a statement released on Friday, February 27, 2026, the IEBC confirmed that the elections were successfully concluded and results announced by the respective returning officers. The commission also expressed appreciation to voters in the four regions for turning out to exercise their democratic rights.
“The elections were concluded and announced by the respective returning officers in the various areas and posted on the commission’s website,” IEBC stated, confirming UDA’s clean sweep in the mini-polls.
Isiolo South Parliamentary Race
In Isiolo South constituency, UDA’s Mohamed Tubi Mohammed Tubi was declared the duly elected Member of Parliament after garnering 7,352 votes. His closest rival, Bina Tupi of the Jubilee Party—and his sister—secured 634 votes, while Isack Fayo of the National Economic Development Party, who had earlier withdrawn from the race, received 44 votes.
Announcing the results, the returning officer congratulated the winner, stating, “The returning officer hereby declares that Mr. Tubi Mohammed Tubi has been duly elected as the Member of Parliament for Isiolo South constituency in the elections held on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Congratulations.”
The by-election followed the death of the area MP, Mohammed Tupi, who passed away while receiving treatment in Nairobi, as confirmed by the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Mbeere North MCA Contests
Two by-elections were held in Mbeere North constituency for the Evurore and Muminji wards.
In Evurore Ward, UDA’s Duncan Muratia clinched victory with 7,853 votes. Albert Muchira of the Democratic Party (DP) came second with 1,940 votes, while independent candidate Johnson Mukuru Mate finished third with 1,753 votes. The seat had fallen vacant after Duncan Mbui, the former MCA, resigned to contest the Mbeere North parliamentary seat.
In Muminji Ward, UDA’s Peterson Njeru won with 3,207 votes, defeating Boniface Kariuki of the Development Empowerment Party (DEP), who garnered 2,232 votes. The seat became vacant following the exit of Newton Karish, a DP candidate and three-term MCA, who lost in the mini-polls.
Kakamega’s West Kabras Ward
In Kakamega County, UDA’s Elphas Shalakha triumphed in the West Kabras Ward by-election with 3,317 votes. Bramwel Wasike Khaemba of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) came second with 2,640 votes. Shivoko Masini followed with 79 votes, while Nivah Musa Khisa of DAP-K and ODM’s Edward Inzofu Indimuli received 65 and 30 votes respectively.
UDA’s Growing Political Dominance
The by-election victories further cement UDA’s growing influence across the country, reinforcing its position as the dominant political force under President William Ruto’s leadership. The party’s clean sweep in the four mini-polls underscores its continued grassroots support and organizational strength ahead of future electoral contests.
