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Federal Party of Kenya

Also known as: FPK

Political party that fielded a candidate in the 2026 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election who secured fewer than 20 votes.

2026-06-172026-08-12

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    T) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by delegates from the Coast region to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya

    Tana River governor Godhana fronted as new FPK party leader
  3. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeTana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to take over as party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), in a proposed leadership change that could reshape the political landscape at the Coast ahead of the 2027 Genera

    Godhana endorsed to lead FPK as Coast political realignment shape
  4. July 2026
  5. Capital News

    National Liberal Party (NLP) candidate Stephen Wanyoike Waithaka polled 103 votes, Progressive Movement (PM) candidate Timothy Kamau Kariuki received 51, PNU’s Edwin Kariiri Muchiri garnered 28, Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) candidate Abdifatah Hussein Abdullahi secured 19, Kenya

    Jubilee’s fall continues as party polls just 198 votes in Ol Kalou
  6. Capital News

    National Liberal Party (NLP) candidate Stephen Wanyoike Waithaka polled 103 votes, Progressive Movement (PM) candidate Timothy Kamau Kariuki received 51, PNU’s Edwin Kariiri Muchiri garnered 28, Federal Party of Kenya (FPK) candidate Abdifatah Hussein Abdullahi secured 19, Kenya

    Jubilee’s fall continues as party polls just 198 votes in Ol Kalou
  7. Capital News

    undaries Commission (IEBC) show that Rachael Wangui Njoroge of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) finished last with just 11 votes, followed by Edward Mathenge Mwaniki of the Kenya Moja Movement (KMM) with 16 votes, while Abdifatah Hussein Abdullahi of the Federal Party of Kenya

    3 candidates fail to secure 20 votes as DCP landslide wipes out minor parties in Ol Kalou
  8. Capital News

    undaries Commission (IEBC) show that Rachael Wangui Njoroge of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) finished last with just 11 votes, followed by Edward Mathenge Mwaniki of the Kenya Moja Movement (KMM) with 16 votes, while Abdifatah Hussein Abdullahi of the Federal Party of Kenya

    3 candidates fail to secure 20 votes as DCP landslide wipes out minor parties in Ol Kalou
  9. The Standard

    d third with 198 votes, followed by Stephen Waithaka of the National Liberal Party with 103 votes and Timothy Kariuki of the People's Renaissance Movement with 51 votes.Edwin Muchiri of the Party of National Unity polled 28 votes, Abdifatah Abdullahi of the Federal Party of Kenya

    DCP's Kamau Waweru wins violence marred Ol Kalou by-election
  10. Citizen Digital

    Others are Timothy Kamau of People’s Renaissance Movement, Edwin Muchiri of PNU, Stephen Wanyoike of the National Liberal Party (NLP), Rachael Njoroge, Edward Mwaniki of the Kenya Moja Movement, and Abdifatah Hussein of the Federal Party of Kenya.

    CS Murkomen, Gachagua trade barbs over critical Ol Kalou by-elections
  11. June 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    Other candidates in the race include Edwin Muchiri (PNU), Stephen Wanyoike (National Liberal Party), Rachael Njoroge, Edward Mwaniki (Kenya Moja Movement), and Abdifatah Hussein (Federal Party of Kenya).

    Hundreds of supporters raise Ksh.10 each to buy Olkalau MP aspirant a suit after 'chokoraa' jibe
  13. Citizen Digital

    Other candidates in the race include Edwin Muchiri (PNU), Stephen Wanyoike (National Liberal Party), Rachael Njoroge, Edward Mwaniki (Kenya Moja Movement), and Abdifatah Hussein (Federal Party of Kenya).

    Hundreds of supporters raise Ksh.10 each to buy Olkalau MP aspirant a suit after 'chokoraa' jibe

Monday 10 August

  1. Tana River governor Godhana fronted as FPK party leader

    Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast region delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya, a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Tana River Governor Godhana endorsed to lead Federal Party of Kenya

    Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana has been endorsed by Coast delegates to become party leader and chairman of the Federal Party of Kenya (FPK), a move intended to strengthen the party's regional presence across the six Coast counties and reshape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 17 July

  1. Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as insignificant to 2027

    Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has downplayed the political significance of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing it as irrelevant to the 2027 General Election and rejecting opposition claims that the Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate's victory indicates growing public dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's administration.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as irrelevant to 2027

    Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has dismissed the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, won by the opposition DCP, as insignificant to the 2027 General Election, arguing that a single by-election cannot predict national election results.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  3. Jubilee Party polls 198 votes in Ol Kalou by-election

    The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has underscored the Jubilee Party's dramatic decline in its former political heartland, with candidate Wilson Mwaniki Kigwa securing just 198 votes and finishing third. The Democracy for Citizens Party won the seat with candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru garnering 35,440 votes, while UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah finished second with 5,450 votes.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Jubilee party polls 198 votes in Ol Kalou by-election

    The Jubilee Party finished third in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with just 198 votes, reflecting the party's decline since the 2017 election when it dominated Central Kenya. Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won with 35,440 votes, while UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah came second with 5,450 votes.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  5. DCP sweeps Ol Kalou by-election; three candidates score below 20 votes

    Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes) and exposing the marginal influence of smaller parties, with three candidates failing to secure even 20 votes each.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  6. DCP wins Ol Kalou by-election by large margin

    The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes) and seven other candidates. Three candidates—from PDP, KMM, and FPK—failed to secure even 20 votes each.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  7. DCP's Kamau Waweru wins Ol Kalou by-election amid violence

    Democracy for the Citizens Party's Sammy Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyagah by nearly 30,000 votes. The contest was marked by teargas and reports of armed men attacking residents, journalists and political supporters.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 2 July

  1. Murkomen and Gachagua clash over Ol Kalou by-election tensions

    Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua have traded public accusations ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County. Gachagua alleged that Murkomen dispatched a squad that attacked a church and abducted DCP members, claiming they were held at Royal Garden Hotel.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Grassroots movement raises funds for Olkalau MP aspirant's suit

    More than 2,800 supporters each contributed Ksh.10 to buy Olkalau MP aspirant Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru a suit for his swearing-in, after former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria allegedly referred to him as a chokoraa. Nyandarua Senator John Methu confirmed the fundraiser, which he described as turning a negative comment into community solidarity.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Olkalau MP aspirant's supporters crowdfund suit after derogatory remark

    More than 2,800 well-wishers each contributed Ksh.10 in a grassroots drive to buy Olkalau MP aspirant Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru a suit for his swearing-in, after former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria allegedly referred to him as a chokoraa. Nyandarua Senator John Methu confirmed the development, saying the movement turned the insult into community support ahead of the election.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Nyandarua Interfaith Council cautions politicians on incitement before by-election

    The Nyandarua Interfaith Council has warned politicians campaigning in Ol-Kalou to avoid inflammatory statements and incitement ahead of the July 16 by-election, which will fill the seat vacated following the death of area MP Davidi Njuguna Kiaraho in April.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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