Leo Muriuki picked as UDA candidate for Mbeere North MP by-election
The decision followed a consensus reached by eight other aspirants who stepped down in his favour after consultations within the party.
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has unveiled Leo Muriuki as its candidate for the Mbeere North parliamentary seat as it seeks to retain the seat which became vacant when Geoffrey Ruku was appointed to the cabinet.
The decision followed a consensus reached by eight other aspirants who stepped down in his favour after consultations within the party.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who is also UDA Deputy Party Leader, hailed the move as a sign of political maturity and unity within the ruling party.
Speaking on Saturday. September 6, 2025, in Embu County when he unveiled the candidate, Kindiki praised the aspirants for shelving their ambitions to back one candidate.
He said the gesture demonstrated enviable leadership and selflessness.
“As a party, we are delighted that all our aspirants have agreed to endorse one candidate. This shows the strength of our democracy and unity of purpose,” said Kindiki.
"The sacrificial role played by the immediate former area MP, Geoffrey Ruku, who has now been appointed to the Cabinet and the 8 aspirants who have stepped down for Leo is immensely appreciated by our party’s rank and file," he added.
He stated that Muriuki will be officially handed the party’s nomination certificate next week.
Former MP Charles Muriuki Njagagua, who was among the aspirants, has been tasked with leading the UDA campaign secretariat in Mbeere North.
"The 8 aspirants will be part of Leo’s campaign, and by consensus they have settled on one of them, former two-term area MP Muriuki Njagagua, to head the campaign based at the UDA party headquarters," Kindiki said.
