KANU Nominates Party Boss Gideon Moi to Run in Baringo Senatorial By-Elections

The Kenya African National Union (KANU) has nominated its party chairman Gideon Moi as the party’s candidate for the forthcoming Baringo Senatorial by-election. In a statement released on Thursday, KANU said Moi’s nomination followed extensive consultations, deliberations, and consensus within the party and with the people of Baringo. “This decision underscores the party’s unwavering commitment to offering experienced, visionary, and people-centred leadership at a critical juncture for Baringo County and the nation at large,” read the statement. Moi, son of Kenya's ex-president the late Daniel Arap Moi who previously served as Baringo Senator, expressed gratitude to KANU members and residents of Baringo for their patience, confidence, and support. He pledged to run a people-driven campaign “anchored on inclusivity, accountability, and service to all,” adding that his candidature would resonate widely with the electorate. KANU has now called on its supporters across Baringo County and the country at large to rally behind Moi in the upcoming by-election. The senatorial seat fell vacant following the death of Baringo Senator William Cheptumo on February 16, this year. Cheptumo, who was serving his first term in office after defeating Gideon Moi in the 2022 General Election, passed away while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital. Cheptumo emerged winner after garnering 141, 777 votes against Moi’s 71, 408 as Felix Chelaite of The Service Party (TSP) settled for a distant third with 3, 261 votes.