{"id":8518,"date":"2026-02-27T15:03:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/?p=8518"},"modified":"2026-02-27T15:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:03:53","slug":"uda-dominates-by-elections-cites-overwhelming-voter-confidence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/02\/27\/uda-dominates-by-elections-cites-overwhelming-voter-confidence\/","title":{"rendered":"UDA Dominates By-Elections, Cites Overwhelming Voter Confidence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"374\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1000704248.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1000704248.jpg 374w, https:\/\/kenyatopstories.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1000704248-291x300.jpg 291w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan addressing the media on February 27,2026 celebrating the party\u2019s clean sweep in the February 26 by-elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UDA Dominates By-Elections, Cites Overwhelming Voter Confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By CHURCHILL SIMIYU REPORTER<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nairobi , Kenya .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has emerged victorious in all four seats contested during the February 26 by-elections, marking what party leaders have described as a strong endorsement of its leadership and development-focused agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Results announced Thursday night and reaffirmed during a press briefing on Friday confirmed UDA\u2019s dominance, with the party securing the Isiolo South parliamentary seat alongside three ward representative positions across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan hailed the outcome as a decisive vote of confidence in the party\u2019s manifesto and governance record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe voters have bestowed trust and confidence in UDA and our candidates by voting them into office in a victory that was decisive and resounding,\u201d Hassan said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key Victories Across Regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Isiolo South, UDA candidate Tubi Mohamed Tubi captured the parliamentary seat, delivering a significant win for the ruling party in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the ward level, the party secured additional victories in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>West Kabras \u2014 Eliphas Kaianga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evurore \u2014 Duncan Muratia Nyaga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Muminji \u2014 Peterson Njeru Njiru<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Party officials reported strong voter turnout in the affected areas, noting that residents backed candidates who pledged practical development initiatives and improved service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Shift Toward Issue-Based Politics<br>Hassan further argued that the by-election results reflect a growing shift in Kenya\u2019s political environment, with voters increasingly prioritising policy-driven leadership and measurable development outcomes over traditional political rhetoric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the party, the clean sweep signals continued grassroots support for UDA\u2019s agenda and strengthens its footing ahead of future political contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan addressing the media on February 27,2026 celebrating the 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