Also known as: Nyandarua Senator John Methu · Senator John Methu · Secretary General John Methu · the Nyandarua senator · DCP Secretary-General Senator John Methu
Nyandarua Senator who called for identifiable police deployment at Ol Kalou by-election polling stations in July 2026.
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Capital News
… The meeting was attended by several political allies and supporters, including his spouse Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, Nyandarua Senator John Methu, MP Wakili Edward Muriu, as well as various MCAs, aspirants, and political figures from Murang’a County. …
Gachagua Launches UK Diaspora DCP Chapter, Promises “Better Kenya” in Political Outreach TourThe Standard
… Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Gachagua’s confidant, told Kameme FM in an interview that Gachagua cancelled his tour for him to personally closely monitor the nominations and to ensure that they will be free, fair, credible and accurate nominations. …
Gachagua cancels London tour, to oversee DCP nominationsThe Standard
… Nyandarua Senator John Methu, Gachagua’s confidant, told Kameme FM in an interview that Gachagua cancelled his tour for him to personally closely monitor the nominations and to ensure that they will be free, fair, credible and accurate nominations. …
Why Gachagua has cancelled London tourThe Democracy for Citizens Party's Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating the UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. The by-election was viewed as a test ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for Citizens Party's Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating the UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyaga, who received 5,450 votes. The by-election was viewed as a test ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for Citizens Party's candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating the United Democratic Alliance's Samuel Muchina Nyaga who received 5,450 votes. The by-election was viewed as a litmus test ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party won the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, while the UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyaga received 5,450 votes, despite the government's significant financial mobilization and distribution of goods.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 35,440 votes, while UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyaga received 5,450 votes, despite the government's significant spending and mobilization efforts in the constituency.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for the Citizens Party secured a resounding victory in Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho winning 35,440 votes against UDA's 5,450 and other candidates' lower tallies. Party leader Rigathi Gachagua is leading a thanksgiving tour across the constituency's five wards on Friday, marking what DCP describes as a major political breakthrough in the Mt Kenya region.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho securing 35,440 votes ahead of UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah (5,450 votes). DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua is to lead a thanksgiving tour across the constituency's five wards on Friday.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru won the Ol Kalou by-election with 35,440 votes, defeating United Democratic Alliance candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga who received 5,450 votes. Party leader Rigathi Gachagua described the outcome as a historic milestone for the DCP.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru has been elected as Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency, garnering 35,440 votes and defeating UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga who received 5,450 votes. Rigathi Gachagua, the DCP leader, described the outcome as a historic milestone for the party.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua led a thanksgiving tour across Ol Kalou Constituency following the party's parliamentary by-election win, in which DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho garnered 35,440 votes to secure the party's first Member of the National Assembly.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua is leading a thanksgiving tour across Ol Kalou Constituency following the party's decisive parliamentary by-election win. DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho won the poll with 35,440 votes, defeating UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga (5,450 votes), securing the party its first Member of the National Assembly.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for Citizens Party praised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's conduct of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho expressing confidence in the process despite isolated technical hitches involving slow biometric voter verification. Ngotho said he had conducted his campaign well and exit poll numbers looked favorable.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out from as early as 5 a.m. on July 16, 2026, to vote in a parliamentary by-election following the death of former MP David Kiaraho two months ago. All 144 polling stations across the constituency's five wards opened by 6 a.m., with 73,480 registered voters participating and nine candidates contesting the seat.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senator John Methu has called on the Central Regional Commissioner to ensure only identifiable police officers are deployed at polling stations in Ol Kalou, saying there should be no hooded police. Methu commended the election conduct so far as peaceful and orderly, noting voter turnout appeared to be the highest the constituency had witnessed in recent elections.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Residents of Ol Kalou turned out in large numbers on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament, with voting proceeding peacefully across 144 polling stations. A total of 73,480 registered voters were expected to participate, and voters expressed satisfaction with the exercise despite long queues.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Inspector General of the National Police Service announced the deployment of over 1000 police officers to Ol Kalou for the by-elections scheduled for July 16, with a minimum of 2 personnel assigned to each of the 114 polling stations, plus four platoons of the General Service Unit and 4 water cannons to ensure a fair, peaceful and secure voting environment.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders and clergy in Ol-Kalou Constituency, Nyandarua County, have called for peace ahead of Sunday's by-election, following violence when a DCP truck was attacked during campaign activities. Political actors and supporters have been urged to embrace calm and tolerance to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece reflects on rising political tensions in Mt Kenya ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election, which the electoral commission has threatened to call off over alleged bribery and violence, noting tensions between figures such as Senator John Methu and former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina earned a 67 percent approval rating in the latest Infotrak survey, ranking her Kenya's best-performing Woman Representative. West Pokot's Rael Kasiwai placed second with 61 percent, while Pauline Lenguris of Samburu and Elsie Muhanda of Kakamega tied for third with 60 percent each.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to a new survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting, Senators Jackson Mandago, James Lomenen, Mohamed Chute, and Hillary Sigei have been named the most improved, with each climbing significantly in rankings compared to 2024 results. Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango ranked as the top-performing Senator at 69 per cent.
1 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Infotrak poll released on Wednesday ranked members of parliament and senators by performance rating, with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at the top with 80%, followed by Kabuchai MP Joseph Kalasinga at 78%, and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Taveta MP John Bwire tied for third with 76%. The survey included MPs such as Nyamita, Ichung'wah, and Salasya in its top 100 rankings.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has hit out at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and DCP leadership over allegations linking him to organised violence in the Mount Kenya region, saying he has been dragged into claims of orchestrating violence and does not want to be viewed through a tribal lens.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Elected leaders are violating party hopping laws through realignments and shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections, with key players laying groundwork for a high-stakes contest through behind-the-door meetings and subtle public messaging.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Senator John Methu's recent appointment as DCP party's Secretary General has highlighted violations of party hopping laws by elected leaders as key political figures realign and form shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
A section of Mt Kenya region leaders allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of ethnic profiling against communities from the Mt Kenya region.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have questioned President Ruto's approval of a US-backed Ebola treatment facility at Laikipia Air Base, citing lack of government transparency and public consultation despite health professionals raising concerns. Ruto defended the decision as part of a long-standing agreement with the United States, but a court order has halted construction.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party has demanded the resignation of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen following a dormitory fire at Utumishi Academy Senior School in Gilgil that killed 16 students, citing failures in emergency response and questioning disaster preparedness in schools.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Democracy for Citizens Party has appointed Nyandarua Senator John Methu as interim Secretary General, replacing Hezron Obaga who moves to Executive Director, according to party resolutions. Methu will serve in an acting capacity to avoid triggering legal debate over his formal status with the ruling UDA.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced new appointments within party leadership, including John Methu as secretary general designate, Leonard Cheruiyot as Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock, Abdi Noor Mohammed as chairperson for Northern representation, and Wilson Kanyagu Ndungu as youth caucus representative. Gachagua claimed the party's performance in the Emurua Dikirr by-election would have been a victory were it not for bribery and intimidation.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →