The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has nominated Tubi Mohamed Tubi as its candidate for the Isiolo South parliamentary by-election set for February 26, 2026, following the death of area MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed.
UDA Secretary-General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan on Tuesday formally handed Tubi the nomination certificate at the party’s headquarters, Hustler Plaza in Nairobi, confirming him as the ruling party’s flag bearer in the race to fill the vacant seat.
The by-election was occasioned by the passing of Hon. Tubi Bidu Mohamed in November while undergoing treatment at Nairobi Hospital.
The late MP, who was elected on a Jubilee Party ticket in 2022, was serving his first term in Parliament.
Addressing attendees at the ceremony, Senator Hassan said President William Ruto had expressed appreciation to Isiolo County leaders and residents for uniting behind a single candidate through a consensus-based approach, terming it a sign of political maturity and unity.
“The Party Leader is grateful to the leadership and people of Isiolo for building consensus around the candidature of Tubi Mohamed Tubi and for the trust they have placed in UDA,” Hassan said.
He further noted that the President remains focused on improving livelihoods nationwide through targeted development initiatives, adding that northern Kenya continues to be a key priority in the government’s development agenda.
The event was attended by Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo and former Isiolo North MP Charfano Mokku.
The Isiolo South by-election is expected to draw significant political attention as parties gauge their grassroots support in northern Kenya ahead of the 2027 general elections.
