
President William Ruto, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, congratulated the winners of the recently concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party nominations.
In a post on his official X account, the Head of State said, “Congratulations to all the winners of the just concluded United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party nominations. The free, fair, and non-violent process — the very foundation of our party — manifests UDA’s devotion to the will of the people. We will unite and drive formidable campaigns that will deliver victory to our candidates in the November 27 by-elections.”
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the decision by his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) not to field a candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Sunday, September 21, 2025, he explained that the move was aimed at consolidating the opposition and avoiding a split that could benefit the ruling party.
People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has declared that she is working tirelessly to secure the opposition’s presidential ticket.
Speaking after attending a service at PCEA Mbogori Church in Chogoria Ward, Maara Constituency, Tharaka Nithi, on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Karua said the united opposition believes in healthy competition and will eventually front a single candidate to challenge for the presidency.
Opposition leaders have strongly objected to Nairobi County’s plan to dispose of 295 unidentified bodies, saying they may be victims of last year’s anti-government protests. The leaders made the remarks on Sunday, September 21, 2025, during a church service in Kajiado.
Jubilee Party Secretary General Chairman Jeremiah Kioni accused President William Ruto’s administration of trying to bury the truth. He criticised the county government’s decision to seek legal authority to bury the bodies lying at the Nairobi Funeral Home, formerly City Mortuary.
Arsenal equalised in the third minute of stoppage time through Gabriel Martinelli to snatch a 1-1 draw with Manchester City, whose rare ultra-defensive performance under Pep Guardiola narrowly failed to deliver a win in the Premier League on Sunday.
Erling Haaland scored a ninth-minute goal on the counterattack, and City went on to frustrate Arsenal with a defensive master class that was so unlike a team coached by Guardiola, who is famed for cherishing possession.