Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has said his party - PEP - has decided to withdraw from the Kiambaa by-election race. Kuria said that the decision was made after consultations with Deputy President William Ruto. "Yesterday I held extensive discussions with my boss and friend William Ruto on this matter. UDA is also fielding a candidate in the Kiambaa polls and the party is seen as the DP's vehicle in the 2022 presidential race. PEP was hoping to extend its popularity in the region after its candidate secured the Juja constituency seat in the concluded by-election.

Source: The Star May 24, 2021 07:42 UTC