Deputy party leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party, Cleophas Malalah, has hailed the party’s performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election, saying the outcome signals growing support for political change in the South Rift region.
In a statement shared on Facebook on Friday, May 15, Malalah congratulated DCP candidate Vincent Rotich for emerging second in the tightly contested race after garnering 10,760 votes.
“Congratulations, Hon. Vincent Rotich, for emerging second in the just-ended, hotly contested Emurua Dikirr by-elections,” Malalah stated.
According to the former Kakamega Senator, the result was more than just a contest for votes, arguing that it reflected a growing desire among residents for a different style of leadership.
“Garnering 10,760 votes is not only a mean feat but also a statement bold and precise that the South Rift is ready for change,” he added.
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Malalah also thanked residents of Emurua Dikirr for backing the DCP party despite what he described as intense political pressure during the campaign period.
“Special thanks to the good people of Emurua Dikirr for believing in our candidate and the ethos of the DCP Party. Choosing to go against the tide; indeed, you are true heroes of our nation,” he said.
The DCP deputy leader further reiterated the party’s “Skiza Ground” slogan, insisting the opposition movement would continue pushing for reforms ahead of the 2027 General Election.
He accused the current administration of presiding over impunity, corruption, wastage of public resources, abductions and state-sponsored violence.
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“The mantra of our ‘Skiza Ground’ will continue while we strive to free Kenya from the reign of impunity, corruption, plunder, wastage, abductions and state-sponsored murder,” Malalah stated.
The by-election was won by David Kipsang Keter of the United Democratic Alliance, who garnered 18,266 votes to defeat Rotich.
Other candidates trailed significantly behind, with Gideon Koech of NVP receiving 190 votes, Desma Cherono of PNU securing 80 votes, and Kiprono Rotich of RLP managing 62 votes.
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, the by-election recorded a voter turnout of 66.6 per cent, with 29,538 voters casting ballots across 94 polling stations in the constituency.