Ruto Returns To Kabarak
President William Ruto on Friday made his way to Kabarak, where KANU chairman Gideon Moi is hosting a high-profile political gathering attended by more than 3,000 party members and supporters. The meeting has drawn national attention, coming just a day after Moi announced that he would not be vying for the Baringo Senate seat in the upcoming elections.
During the event, Gideon Moi is expected to address his supporters and explain his decision to withdraw from the race, a move that has fueled speculation about a possible political realignment. His absence at the IEBC offices in Kabarnet on Thursday, where he was supposed to submit his nomination papers, left many of his supporters disappointed and uncertain about his next steps.
Moi’s decision to step aside has now cleared the path for UDA’s Kiprono Chemitei, who has already been cleared by the electoral commission to contest for the position. Reports suggest that the move followed a private meeting between Moi and President Ruto at State House on Wednesday, where the President is said to have persuaded the KANU leader to support the UDA candidate as part of a broader political understanding.
Several UDA leaders, including Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi, arrived early at Moi’s Kabarak residence ahead of the President’s visit, signaling growing cooperation between the two political camps. Before the speeches began, Moi reportedly held a closed-door session with key KANU delegates to discuss the future of the party and its potential collaboration with the Kenya Kwanza administration as the 2027 general elections draw near.
Although it remains unclear whether Gideon Moi will be offered an official position within the government, insiders suggest that KANU could play a strategic role in Ruto’s re-election bid.
Ruto’s visit to Kabarak is particularly significant as it marks his first appearance at the Moi family home in several years. The two families have had a strained relationship since 2019, when then-Deputy President Ruto was denied a meeting with the late former President Daniel arap Moi. Today’s visit, therefore, symbolizes a potential reconciliation and a new chapter in Kenyan politics — one that could reshape alliances ahead of 2027.
Ruto Returns To Kabarak
