Also known as: David Kipsang Keter
David Keter — UDA Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr, elected in May 2026 by-election with 18,266 votes.
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Citizen Digital
… The five candidates cleared by the IEBC are Vincent Rotich of DCP, David Keter of UDA, Desma Cherono of PNU, Gideon Koech of NVPK and Kenneth Kiprono of RLP.
Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr constituency, Porro and Endo wardsThe Standard
… Under heavy security presence and media, the two leading contenders in the race, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate David Keter, popularly known as Dollarline, and Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich arrived at the tallying centre minutes apa …
Emurua Dikirr rivals meet at the vote tallyCitizen Digital
… The five candidates cleared by the IEBC are Vincent Rotich of DCP, David Keter of UDA, Desma Cherono of PNU, Gideon Koech of NVPK and Kenneth Kiprono of RLP. …
Emurua Dikirr By-Election: IEBC all ready as voters prepare to elect new MPCapital News
… The Emurua Dikirr parliamentary race is expected to be a closely contested battle between UDA candidate David Keter and Vincent Rotich of the Democracy for the Citizens Party. …
IEBC Confirms Readiness for Emurua Dikirr, Porro and Endo By-ElectionsThe Standard
… David Keter of UDA and Vincent Rotich of DCP, who are the leading contenders, staged massive rallies for the parliamentary seat left vacant by the death of Johana Ngeno. …
Emurua Dikirr by-election gathers momentum as campaigns reach fever pitchThe Standard
… Five candidates will contest in the by-election, which was triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash.According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the candidates are David Keter, also known as Dollarline, of UDA; Vincent Rotich (DC …
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-electionCapital News
… UDA has fronted David Keter as its candidate, while DCP has endorsed former Mogondo MCA Vincent Rotich. …
IEBC Receives Ballot Papers Ahead of May 14 By-Elections in Three WardsThe Standard
… The by-election has since attracted intense political interest and is shaping up into a fierce contest between the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).UDA has fronted David Keter as its candidate while DCP is backing former Mogondo M …
IEBC receives election materials ahead of Emurua Dikirr and ward by-electionsThe National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development has raised concerns over the legality, funding mechanisms, and constitutional basis of county bursaries after 34 county governments signed Intergovernmental Partnership Agreements with the Ministry of Education to support bursary and scholarship programmes.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Regional Development has raised concerns over the legality, funding mechanisms, and constitutional basis of county bursaries after 34 county governments signed Intergovernmental Partnership Agreements with the Ministry of Education to support bursary and scholarship programmes.
9 June 2026 · The Standard →
Newly elected MP David Keter, who won the Emurua Dikiir by-election with 18,266 votes, says he has ten months to deliver on campaign promises and complete projects initiated by his late predecessor, including a proposed university, market facilities, and road construction.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
David Kipsang Keter, running on the UDA ticket, won Thursday's Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating Democratic Change Party's Vincent Kibet Rotich (10,760 votes). The result has sparked political debate over President William Ruto's influence in the Rift Valley ahead of 2027.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that United Democratic Alliance-nominated Senator Karen Nyamu should face party disciplinary action for remarks made to a minor during a Senate civic education visit on 25 March, citing violations of Chapter Six and the Children Act. Over 1,700 people have petitioned UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar to invoke party mechanisms and issue a formal public censure.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
The United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Hassan Omar said three by-election victories on Wednesday demonstrate growing public confidence in President William Ruto ahead of 2027, with UDA candidates winning in Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and two wards in Elgeyo Marakwet County.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →
United Democratic Alliance candidates won by-elections in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Festus Korir Kiprop with 4,475 votes) and Porro Ward, Samburu County (Daniel Lolngojine with 2,328 votes) on Thursday. The Endo Ward seat became vacant following the death of Jeremiah Biwott in January 2026.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The ruling United Democratic Alliance party won all by-elections held Thursday in Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet counties, including the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat and ward positions. David Kipsang Keter won the Emurua Dikirr seat with 18,266 votes against DCP's Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes, from a voter turnout of 66.6 percent.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
David Keter of the United Democratic Alliance won the Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament by-election with 18,266 votes, defeating Vincent Kibet Rotich of the Democracy for Citizens Party who received 10,760 votes. The election saw 66.6 percent voter turnout and was conducted peacefully.
15 May 2026 · Capital News →
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been declared winner of the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election with 18,266 votes, ahead of Democracy for Citizens Party's Vincent Kibet Rotich who received 10,760 votes. The by-election was held following the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a plane crash in February.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been elected the new MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, garnering 18,266 votes to defeat Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes. The by-election followed the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →
Voters in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County are choosing a new Member of Parliament following the death of MP Johana Ng'eno in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026. By-elections are also being held for the Porro Ward MCA seat in Narok and Endo Ward MCA seat in Elgeyo Marakwet, which fell vacant following the deaths of Patrick Lerte and Jeremiah Biwott respectively.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The two leading contenders in the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election — UDA candidate David Keter and DCP candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich — met for the first time at the tallying centre on Thursday evening, where they exchanged handshakes and brief conversations despite weeks of intense campaigns.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has distributed ballot boxes and election materials to 94 polling stations across Emurua Dikirr Constituency ahead of a Thursday by-election to fill the seat left vacant by the death of MP Johanna Ngeno in a plane crash in February. Five candidates are contesting the election, in which 44,353 registered voters are expected to participate across four wards.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission says it has finalized preparations for Thursday's by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Porro and Endo wards, with all election materials dispatched, polling stations to open at 6:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m., and election officials trained on professionalism and integrity.
13 May 2026 · Capital News →
UDA's David Keter and DCP's Vincent Rotich held final campaign rallies ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election for the seat left vacant by Johana Ngeno's death. The contest is seen as determining the political influence of President William Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua in the Rift Valley.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
Campaigns for the Emurua Dikirr by-election closed on Tuesday, 48 hours before voting on Thursday, with five candidates competing. The election, triggered by the death of MP Johana Ngeno in a helicopter crash, is being framed as a political battle between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with their respective candidates — David Keter (UDA) and Vincent Rotich (DCP) — making final appeals to voters.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission received ballot papers and statutory election forms for May 14, 2026 by-elections in Emurua Dikirr Constituency and Porro and Endo wards, with materials now in secure storage ahead of distribution to polling stations.
11 May 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has received ballot papers and statutory election forms for by-elections scheduled for May 14, 2026, in Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County, Porro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The materials arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Monday and have been transported to secure storage ahead of distribution to polling stations.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →