Emurua Dikirr

Also known as: Emurua Dikiir · Emurua Dikirr parliamentary seat · Emurua-Dikirr Constituency

2026-04-262026-09-28

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May 2026
12 MayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDCP Candidate Vincent Rotich makes his final pitch at Changina trading center near Emurua Dikirr town on May 11, 2026. …
All eyes on IEBC as campaigns close ahead of Emurua Dikirr by-election
11 MayThe Standard
Night campaigns intensify in Emurua Dikirr as DCP and UDA trade barbs ahead of the May 14 by-election, May 8, 2026. …
It is night campaigns in Emurua Dikirr as women take leading role
5 MayThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeDCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua hands over the nomination certificate to Vincent Kibet Rotich for the Emurua Dikirr by-election, at the party's head office. …
UDA, DCP to face off in four by-elections
April 2026
26 AprCitizen Digital
… This comes as the electoral body is also planning to conduct by-elections for Emurua Dikirr Constituency in Narok County. …
IEBC sets by-elections for Ol Kalou constituency on July 16

Opinion

Political violence escalating across Kenya, rule of law at risk

The News

An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.

14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 14 September

Political violence escalating across Kenya, rule of law at risk
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

Stop involving children in political conflicts they cannot understand
An opinion piece warns that children are being politicized and exploited by being taken to political rallies, given partisan songs and slogans, and encouraged to share political messages, when parents, guardians, teachers, and community members should instead protect them from political battles until they are mature enough to make independent choices.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

Ruto pledges Sh1.2bn for university in Emurua Dikirr
President William Ruto has pledged Sh1.2 billion towards construction of a university in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, to be named after late MP Johana Ng'eno. The institution will expand access to higher education for students from the region and across the country.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
Ruto warns against political violence ahead of 2027 election
President William Ruto has warned individuals involved in political violence that the government will take action, urging residents of Emurua Dikirr in Narok County to maintain peace and unity. He said development projects could only be sustained in an environment where communities rejected violence and worked together.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto breaks ground for Olposimoru Power Station
President William Ruto broke ground for construction of the Ksh.62 million Olposimoru Power Station in Narok West Constituency on August 25, 2026.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MPs condemn Gachagua over attacks on women leaders
Fifteen Members of Parliament have condemned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for gender-based political violence, intimidation, and attacks targeting women leaders and women associated with political opponents. The legislators said political disagreements should not devolve into personal attacks or the targeting of women because of their gender, marital status, or political affiliations.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 22 August

Brother of late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno dies
Paul Ng'eno, brother of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng'eno, has died after a period of hospitalization. DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua sent condolences to the family, describing the loss as particularly painful given that the mother has lost two sons within a short period.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua demands investigation into Ng'eno helicopter crash
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is calling for a thorough investigation into the February 28, 2026 helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno and five others, saying Kenyans deserve to know the truth behind the incident.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
US, France join Kenya in helicopter crash investigation
The United States and France have joined Kenya's investigation into a Eurocopter EC130 B4 crash near Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County that killed seven people on Wednesday, including a pilot, two Ecuadorians, and five American citizens. Post-mortem examinations and DNA sampling were under way on the victims.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →
Gachagua campaigns in South Rift, urges Kipsigis against Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua has intensified his 2027 presidential campaign against President William Ruto in the South Rift region, urging the Kipsigis community to support the opposition and remove Ruto from power. Speaking in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, Gachagua accused Ruto of isolating the Kipsigis and questioned his administration's handling of former MP Johana Ng'eno's death.
22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 21 August

Gachagua demands answers over former MP Johana Ngeno's death
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for clarification on the circumstances surrounding the death of former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno, challenging Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to explain what happened. Speaking at a rally in Emurua Dikirr on Friday, Gachagua said Ngeno's family had not found closure and cited unexplained details about the location and aircraft involved on the day of death.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sudi urges Emurua-Dikirr peace ahead of Gachagua tour
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has called on residents of Emurua-Dikirr to welcome former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua peacefully during his tour of the region, urging locals to avoid violence and political chaos.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua pledges grave shelter, medical aid to Ngeno family
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua visited the family of late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno to offer condolences and pledged to construct a shelter at the MP's gravesite and assist a hospitalised family member. Gachagua also renewed calls for independent, foreign-led investigations into the helicopter crash that killed Ng'eno in February.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Heavy security deployed for Gachagua rally in Emurua Dikirr
Security has been deployed at Mogondor Centre in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, ahead of a rally by Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua. The deployment comes as Gachagua continues political engagements in the region and after his convoy was previously attacked in Nakuru County.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

Gachagua alleges government plot to disrupt Emurua Dikirr visit
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has written to Inspector General Douglas Kanja alleging a coordinated plan by government operatives to disrupt his visit to Emurua Dikirr on August 21st, accusing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumbah Murkomen, Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, and sitting MP David Kipsang Keter of orchestrating politically-motivated police mobilization and threats against his entourage.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua warns of Homa Bay-style violence threat in Emurua Dikirr
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Emurua Dikirr MP David Kipsang Keter and government officials of threatening violence ahead of his planned visit to the constituency on August 21, warning that disruptions could surpass recent Homa Bay violence where one person died and dozens were injured.
20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

Wanga accuses Gachagua of disrespecting late Raila Odinga
ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for questioning the circumstances of Raila Odinga's death, telling him to respect the late former Prime Minister and stop involving his name in political campaigns. Wanga alleged that Gachagua was a fierce critic of Odinga when alive and had previously threatened to kill him if he attended protests.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

Murkomen dismisses Gachagua's claims on Ng'eno helicopter crash
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.
11 August 2026 · Capital News →
Gachagua calls for inquiry into deaths during Ruto's tenure
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called for a comprehensive public inquiry into the deaths of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, and Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, characterizing them as an unresolved pattern of high-profile deaths during President William Ruto's four-year tenure.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gachagua rallies Maasai voters to remove Ruto in 2027
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua called on Maasai and Mount Kenya communities in Narok to unite and vote out President Ruto and his allies in next year's General Election. Gachagua, leading the Democracy for Citizens Party, also announced he would address the nation on Tuesday with an assessment of the President's four years in office.
11 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 21 July

Opinion: UDA Secretary General's attack on media unjustified
An opinion piece criticises UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan for attacking the Standard Group and a journalist after questioning the party's loss in the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, arguing his response was a deflection from addressing the defeat.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 18 June

Opposition leaders lack genuine reform credentials, opinion argues
An opinion piece contends that many opposition politicians are not authentic reformers but rather respond opportunistically to changed political circumstances, adopting the language of reform only to win sympathy while maintaining previous patterns once in power.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 13 June

Former Kilgoris MP Gideon Konchellah dies of cardiac arrest
Gideon Sitelu Konchellah, former Kilgoris MP and Minister for Immigration, has died following cardiac arrest at a Nairobi hospital. The veteran lawmaker, whose political career spanned more than two decades, was a prominent figure in South Rift politics.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

DCP leader Gachagua announces new NEC appointments
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 18 May

New Emurua Dikiir MP vows rapid project completion before 2027
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 →

Sunday 17 May

UDA's David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr by-election with 18,266 votes
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 →

Saturday 16 May

UDA senator's degrading remarks to student warrant party discipline
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 →
UDA claims by-election wins affirm Ruto's political strength
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 →
Fuel price hikes spark nationwide protests, anger at government
Protests erupted across Kenya after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a historic increase of Sh46 per litre for diesel and Sh16 per litre for petrol, triggering anger among boda boda operators, matatu owners, and small-scale traders who accuse President Ruto's administration of abandoning ordinary citizens and breaking campaign promises.
16 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 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.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →