… 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 …
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David Keter
Also known as: David Kipsang Keter
David Keter — United Democratic Alliance candidate elected Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Constituency in May 2026 by-election with 18,266 votes.
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- May 2026
… 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 Wards… 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-elections
Politics
UDA wins Endo and Porro ward by-elections in two counties
The News
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.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 14 May
UDA wins Endo and Porro ward by-elections in two counties
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.
23 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
UDA wins Narok, Samburu and Elgeyo Marakwet by-elections
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 →
UDA's Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes
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 →
UDA's David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr constituency by-election
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 →
David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election
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 →
Yesterday
Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr, Porro, and Endo by-elections
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 →
Emurua Dikirr rivals convene calmly at vote tally
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 →
Tuesday 12 May
Emurua Dikirr by-election scheduled; IEBC completes material distribution
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 →
IEBC confirms readiness for Emurua Dikirr and ward by-elections
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 →
Monday 11 May
Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns intensify ahead of Thursday poll
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 →
Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns end amid UDA-DCP rivalry
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 →
Sunday 10 May
IEBC receives ballot papers for May 14 by-elections
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 →
IEBC receives ballot papers for three May 2026 by-elections
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 →