… The by-election follows the death of MP David Kiaraho who was elected on Jubilee party ticket during the 2022 General Election. …
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David Kiaraho
Also known as: Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho · the late Kiaraho · late Kiaraho · the late MP Kiaraho · late former boss Kiaraho · the late Ol Kalou MP · area MP David Kiaraho
Ol Kalou MP who died on March 29, 2026, triggering a parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County.
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- May 2026
… The seat fell vacant following the death of the area MP, David Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29, 2026.
Gachagua Urges Massive Voter Turnout Ahead of Ol Kalou By-Election Nominations… The seat fell vacant following the death of the area MP, David Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29, 2026.
Samuel Nyagah clinches UDA nomination for Ol’Kalou seatAudio By VocalizeThe late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, Muchina Nyaga, won yesterday's UDA party nominations. …
Kiaraho's PA wins Ol Kalou UDA nomination… The party has 10 candidates who are seeking the to run for office using the President William Ruto-led party’s ticket.The seat fell vacant when the David Kiaraho died Sunday, 29th March 2026, while undergoing treatment at the Nairobi Hospital. …
UDA party nominations underway in Ol KalauAudio By VocalizeNyandarua Woman Rep Faith Gitau leads local leaders in Ol Kalou ahead of May 9 UDA nominations following the death of MP David Kiaraho. …
Ol Kalou by-election race begins with crowded UDA, DCP primaries- April 2026
… David Kiaraho, who was elected to represent Ol Kalou constituency under Article 97 (1) (a) of the Constitution, died on March 29. …
UDA Sets May 9 Primaries for Ol Kalou MP By-Election Candidate… David Kiaraho, who was elected to represent Ol Kalou constituency under Article 97 (1) (a) of the Constitution, died on March 29. …
IEBC Sets July 16 for Ol Kalou By-Election after MP Kiaraho’s Death… In a gazette notice, the commission confirmed that the mini-poll will take place on Thursday, July 16.The seat fell vacant after the death of area MP David Kiaraho, who passed away on March 29 at Nairobi Hospital while undergoing treatment. …
Ol Kalou Constituency heads to by-election on July 16… : 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The former Deputy President further alleged that large crowds witnessed during the President’s tours are not genuine, citing the recently held burial event of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho …
'Ruto can't hold an organic meeting in Mt Kenya, he has to pay people', Gachagua claims
Politics
UDA and DCP nominees chosen for Ol Kalou by-election
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The ruling UDA party has nominated Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, to contest the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 6, while the opposition DCP has selected former town MCA Kamau Ngotho. The by-election was triggered by Kiaraho's death.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 10 May
UDA and DCP nominees chosen for Ol Kalou by-election
The ruling UDA party has nominated Muchina Nyaga, the late MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, to contest the Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 6, while the opposition DCP has selected former town MCA Kamau Ngotho. The by-election was triggered by Kiaraho's death.
11 May 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 8 May
Gachagua urges DCP members to vote in Ol Kalou primaries
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called on registered party members in Ol Kalou Constituency to turn out in large numbers for party primaries on Saturday to select the flag bearer for the July 16 by-election. Gachagua assured the exercise would be conducted freely and fairly, with security arrangements in place and party officials instructed to stay away to avoid interference.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Samuel Nyagah wins UDA nomination for Ol'Kalou seat
Samuel Nyagah has secured the UDA party nomination for the Ol'Kalou parliamentary seat with 3,221 votes, ahead of George Kanuri's 3,077 votes. He will represent UDA in the July 19 by-election following the death of area MP David Kiaraho.
9 May 2026 · Capital News →
Muchina Nyaga wins Ol Kalou UDA nomination with 3221 votes
The late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho's personal assistant, Muchina Nyaga, won the UDA party nomination for the seat, garnering 3221 votes ahead of eight other candidates. A by-election is scheduled for July.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Thursday 7 May
UDA holds nominations in Ol Kalau with ten candidates
The ruling United Democratic Alliance party is holding nominations in Ol Kalau, where ten candidates are vying for the party ticket ahead of a parliamentary by-election set for July 16, 2026. The seat fell vacant following the death of David Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
8 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 3 May
Ol Kalou by-election: nine UDA candidates compete for party nomination
Following the death of MP David Kiaraho, nine United Democratic Alliance candidates will contest UDA nominations on May 9 in Ol Kalou Constituency, with the winner set to face the Democratic for the Citizen Party candidate. Among the aspirants are engineer Peter Mugo, educationist Ndung'u Wangenye, businessman George Wambugu, and NG-CDF manager Muchina Nyaga, among others.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sunday 26 April
UDA Sets May 9 Primaries for Ol Kalou By-Election Candidate
Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance party scheduled party primaries for May 9 to pick its candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County. Aspirants must register online between April 27 and May 3, and pay nomination fees of Sh250,000 (or Sh125,000 if women, youth, or persons with disabilities).
27 April 2026 · Capital News →
Saturday 25 April
IEBC sets July 16 for Ol Kalou by-election after MP death
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has scheduled July 16, 2026 for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, following the death of MP David Kiaraho on March 29 and the Speaker's declaration of vacancy. Political parties must submit candidate names and primary dates by May 4.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →
Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026
The IEBC has announced a by-election for Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County on July 16, 2026, following the death of MP David Kiaraho in March. Political parties must submit candidates by May 25–26.
26 April 2026 · The Standard →
Friday 24 April
Gachagua claims Ruto must pay people to attend Mt. Kenya meetings
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged during a press conference in Mombasa that President William Ruto cannot hold organic political meetings in the Mt. Kenya region and must pay attendees to show up, citing an example from a recent burial event where he claimed the President brought 8,000 people and paid them 2,000 shillings each.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →