Former Baringo Senator and Kenya African National Union (KANU) National Chairman Gideon Moi is set to make a political comeback after being nominated to contest the Baringo Senatorial seat in the forthcoming by-election.
In a statement issued on Thursday, KANU announced that Moi had been unanimously endorsed by the party following “extensive consultations, deliberations, and consensus” both within party structures and among Baringo residents.
“This decision underscores the party’s unwavering commitment to offering experienced, visionary, and people-centered leadership at a critical juncture for Baringo County and the nation at large,” said KANU spokesman Manasse Nyainda.
The senatorial seat fell vacant following the death of Senator William Cheptumo in February 2025.
Cheptumo, a member of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), had defeated Moi in the 2022 General Election, marking a major shift in Rift Valley politics and ending a decades-long Moi family hold on the seat.
In accepting the party’s nomination, Moi expressed gratitude to the people of Baringo and KANU supporters for their patience and confidence.