The dust is yet to settle in Baringo after the UDA Senate primaries, where Chemitei floored his rivals to clinch the party ticket in one of the most competitive races of the season.
The victory has triggered new conversations around local politics, especially after Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi openly admitted that the winner was not the man he had placed his bet on.
A video shared by K24 here captured the celebrations that erupted shortly after Chemitei’s win was confirmed. But attention quickly shifted when another clip surfaced online here, showing Sudi responding to residents about the outcome. The MP told the crowd that he didn’t even know who Chemitei was, saying he would look for him since the candidate he supported, popularly known as DKK, had been defeated.
The candid response sparked heated discussions about Sudi’s influence within UDA’s grassroots structures. Many wondered how one of President William Ruto’s closest allies could be blindsided by an underdog candidate in his own backyard. Some locals have interpreted it as a clear message that endorsements no longer carry the same weight they once did.
Chemitei’s win is already being described as a turning point for Baringo. Residents see it as proof that the electorate is ready to assert itself, even against political heavyweights. The outcome has also raised questions about how UDA will manage emerging cracks within its base ahead of the 2027 elections.
Adding to the political drama, a separate post here showed Sudi enjoying lunch with locals in Baringo just days after the primaries, a move some read as an attempt to reconnect with the ground following the setback.
For now, Chemitei holds the UDA Senate ticket and the bragging rights, while Sudi is left to re-strategize. The Baringo contest has sent a powerful message that in politics, the will of the people can still humble the mightiest of figures.
By Newshub