Democratic Congress Party — opposition party that won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in July 2026 with candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho defeating the ruling UDA.
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The Standard
… That the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho amassed 35,440 votes against the ruling United Democratic Alliance’s Samuel Muchina Nyaga's 5,450 votes was a clear demonstration that the latter's campaign was doomed from the start. …
Ol Kalou and Mbeere North hold key lessons for UDA, Opposition ahead of 2027Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended the prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing that the result represented more than a single electoral win and sign …
Gachagua says critics miss the point of DCP’s Ol Kalou celebrationsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 20 – Political analyst and law professor Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party (DCP)’s victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing that the result should not be viewed as a broader indicator of the party’s national political strength. …
Makau Mutua Dismisses DCP’s Ol Kalou By-Election Win as ‘Nothingburger’The Standard
Voters queue outside Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station as they wait patiently to cast their ballots, July 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Sammy Kamau Ngotho, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, had taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentar …
Whitewashed: Ol Kalou delivers a crushing blow to UDA as Gachagua's ally seals victoryThe Standard
Voters queue outside Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station as they wait patiently to cast their ballots, July 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Sammy Kamau Ngotho, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, had taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentar …
Whitewashed: Ol Kalou's crushing blow to UDACapital News
… His remarks came after Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau established an insurmountable lead in the closely watched contest, prompting a wave of concession messages from senior UDA leaders, including Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Digital Stra …
Cherargei downplays Ol Kalou defeat, says UDA’s 99 per cent by-election record points to 2027 victoryCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah has conceded defeat in the fiercely contested Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating his Democratic Congress Party (DCP) rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau even before the Independ …
UDA candidate Muchina concedes defeat in Ol Kalou, congratulates DCP rival before IEBC declares winnerCapital News
… Among the front-runners are United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Nyaga, Sammy Nyotho of the Democratic Congress Party, and Wilson Kigwa of the Jubilee Party. …
United opposition to back single candidate in Ol Kalou By-electionIn Thursday's Ol Kalou by-election, Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho won with 35,440 votes, overwhelming the ruling United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. The decisive margin suggests lessons for both UDA and the opposition ahead of 2027.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
In Thursday's Ol Kalou by-election, Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho won with 35,440 votes, overwhelming the ruling United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. The decisive margin suggests lessons for both UDA and the opposition ahead of 2027.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has defended prolonged celebrations following the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, arguing the result signaled a turning point in Kenya's politics and demonstrated voters could reject government-backed campaigns despite alleged deployment of Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, MPs, parastatal chiefs, and billions of shillings in projects.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Political analyst Makau Mutua has downplayed the Democratic Congress Party's victory in the Ol Kalou by-election, arguing it should not be viewed as a broader indicator of the party's national strength. Mutua noted the DCP's first victory came in only one of ten by-election contests, while supporters and critics debate the result's significance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
20 July 2026 · Capital News →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, has taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election over United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina, putting him on course for a landslide victory.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democratic Congress Party has taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and is on course for a landslide victory over UDA candidate Samuel Muchina.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
After UDA's defeat to Democratic Congress Party in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Nandi Senator Kiprotich Cherargei said the result does not diminish President Ruto's coalition strength or prospects for 2027, citing UDA's broader electoral record as overwhelmingly positive.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating Democratic Congress Party rival Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau before the IEBC announced official results. The concession signalled the ruling party's loss in what was described as one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau expressed confidence of victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing positive reception from voters during campaigning. The by-election attracted nine candidates and Kamau noted generally calm polling with high voter turnout, though there were minor procedural issues with some polling agents.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.
3 June 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Congress Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will present a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election, insisting the coalition remains intact despite claims of internal divisions. Gachagua said all aspirants have agreed to support whoever wins the nomination process and that he is personally ready to step aside if another contender is selected.
6 May 2026 · Capital News →