President William Ruto is facing a major litmus test since assuming office.
The forthcoming by elections is a must to win in order to scale up his popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ruto's major headache is the united opposition. Going by precedence the ascendance of Ruto to presidency was triggered by mini-polls where he managed to humiliate the then president Uhuru Kenyatta, where Kawanjiku won the Kiambaa seat on a UDA ticket among other key regions.
Malava and Mbeere constituencies have attracted high voltage political campaigns. Both the government and the united opposition aren't leaving anything to chance.
The united opposition bringing together Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DP leader Justin Muturi, DAP-K's Eugene Wamalwa and DCP's Rigathi Gachagua has made serious political forays across different regions where by-elections will held.
on Friday, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i joined the opposition leaders at Malava where they drummed support for the candidate of DAP-K Seth Panyako.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua have camped Mbeere constituencies to drum up support for their favoured candidates.
Should UDA lose in Mbeere and Malava, Ruto's popularity will be weakened to the advantage of the United opposition.

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