Also known as: Mt Kenya
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Capital News
… sidents for what he described as rejecting intimidation, inducements and “the deception of development projects.” The former Deputy President framed Thursday’s by-election outcome as a major endorsement of his fledgling party and a significant political statement in the Mt. Kenya …
‘You refused to sell your birthright’: Gachagua celebrates landmark Ol Kalou victoryCapital News
… his translates to over 99 percent win and this will reflect in the 2027 General Elections.” Cherargei’s comments reflected a growing effort within the ruling party to contain the political fallout from a by-election widely viewed as the first major electoral test in the Mt. Kenya …
Cherargei downplays Ol Kalou defeat, says UDA’s 99 per cent by-election record points to 2027 victoryCapital News
… Muchina’s concession effectively brought an end to the closely watched race, becoming the clearest acknowledgment yet that the ruling party had lost one of its most significant electoral battles in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
UDA candidate Muchina concedes defeat in Ol Kalou, congratulates DCP rival before IEBC declares winnerCapital News
… Final Match 10 Aug’ 2027.” The Ol Kalou by-election has emerged as a significant political test in the Mt. Kenya region following the fallout between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose DCP party heavily invested in the race. …
Kindiki congratulates DCP’s Waweru before official declaration, urges him to unite Ol KalouCapital News
… made the remarks after provisional results showed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru opening an unassailable lead over UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyagah, in what has been widely viewed as a major political setback for President William Ruto in the Mt Kenya …
UDA ‘lieutenant’ threatens recall of boats after humbling Ol Kalou defeatCapital News
… Waweru’s unassailable lead as soon as tallying got underway appeared to project a major political setback for President William Ruto’s party in the Mt. Kenya region. …
UDA chiefs concede as DCP delivers crushing blow in Ol KalouCitizen Digital
… Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader Rigathi Gachagua has blamed a section of Mt Kenya Members of Parliament for orchestrating the violence witnessed during the Ol Kalou by-elections held on Thursday, July 16. …
Murkomen orders probe into Ol Kalou by-election violence, says culprits must be arrestedCitizen Digital
… Beyond the local stakes of roads, farming and healthcare, the vote is being framed nationally as a proxy battle between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for influence over the Mt Kenya voting bloc ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Ol Kalou by-election: Police to impound cars without number platesCapital News
… We are hoping to win, and we hope the election ends the way it has started.” Earlier, DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala described the contest as the “funeral” of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the Mt. Kenya region, urging supporters to remain in the queues d …
Ol Kalou by-election: DCP commends IEBC, expresses confidence as voting continuesCitizen Digital
… The closely watched contest is widely seen as a key test of political influence in the Mt. Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested in Ol KalouRigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou constituency by-election, with candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru defeating the UDA candidate. Gachagua hailed the victory as a historic win and a statement against state-backed inducements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party won the Ol Kalou constituency by-election, with candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru defeating the UDA candidate. Gachagua hailed the victory as a historic win and a statement against state-backed inducements ahead of the 2027 General Election.
11 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
13 hours ago · 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.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki publicly congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his apparent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election before the IEBC announced official results, with provisional tallies from 132 of 144 polling stations showing Waweru leading by 32,433 votes over UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
Murang'a Woman Representative Betty Njeri Maina threatened to repossess boats distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign, following the ruling United Democratic Alliance's defeat to the Democracy for Citizens Party candidate. Her remarks drew criticism for reinforcing accusations that development projects were tied to political support.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election with 25,921 votes against UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah's 4,018 votes from 107 of 144 tallied polling stations, prompting senior UDA leaders including Dennis Itumbi and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to concede defeat.
15 hours ago · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has directed security agencies to investigate allegations of violence and disruption during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, insisting that those found responsible must be arrested and prosecuted regardless of affiliation.
18 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Police will impound all cars operating without number plates during the Ol Kalou by-election. The Central Regional Commissioner also said unauthorised persons must stay at least 400 metres from polling stations to avoid security incidents.
16 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 →
Allans Ademba, a prominent 'Niko Kadi' mobilizer and active citizen, was arrested at Ol Kalou and taken to Ol Kalou DCI offices. Before his arrest, he had posted observations about voting restrictions in ongoing by-elections, claiming only 2022 voters were permitted to vote under IEBC rules.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Central Regional Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha denied allegations of unmarked police vehicles during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, while confirming that plainclothes DCI detectives were deployed as part of election security operations. Nkanatha said all official police vehicles have registration plates and warned that operating a vehicle without number plates is illegal.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Security chiefs overseeing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election say voting has commenced smoothly with no major security incidents reported, and have dismissed allegations of intimidation by rival political camps. The Central Regional Commissioner said security personnel have been deployed across the constituency to ensure voters can exercise their democratic right without fear.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga has alleged that individuals were distributing money to voters near polling stations in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, and has called on the IEBC and security agencies to investigate. He said he would formally report the allegations through legal channels.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has declared the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a "funeral" for the ruling UDA party in Mt. Kenya, expressing confidence in a DCP victory. Malala urged voters to remain patient as election officials addressed technical delays with KIEMS biometric systems, saying the issues would not affect the outcome.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Long queues formed at polling stations in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after slow biometric verification using the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS) delayed voting, with some voters reporting the process took up to 30 minutes per person.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
Polling stations across Nyandarua County opened Thursday morning for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with about 73,480 registered voters eligible to participate across 144 polling stations. The by-election was triggered by the death of longtime MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, with candidates from UDA, DCP, Jubilee Party, and People's Renaissance Movement competing.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Voting is underway in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, a high-stakes contest seen as the first major political test in Mt. Kenya since former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's split with President William Ruto. Nine candidates are running, but the race has narrowed to a two-horse contest between the ruling UDA and Gachagua's DCP, with over 1,000 police officers deployed across 114 polling stations.
16 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Human Rights Commission has demanded that the IEBC ensure a credible Ol Kalou by-election amid claims of bribery, intimidation and resource misuse. The commission called for an independent, impartial and transparent poll and asked the National Police Service to increase security while ensuring officers remain professional and impartial.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku rejected accusations of tribal politics, saying regional leaders have a constitutional duty to advocate for their communities' development priorities and fair resource allocation. He also defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from allegations linking him to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku told youth leaders from Mt Kenya East in Meru County to focus on development and economic empowerment through constructive government engagement rather than political confrontation, warning against politicians exploiting youth frustration for divisive political agendas.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto extended an olive branch to Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka while speaking at a church service in Kitui County, pledging to give Ukambani its "rightful share" and emphasising the broad-based government formed after the 2024 Gen Z-led protests as a path to national unity and prosperity.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A by-election in Ol Kalou to replace deceased representative David Kiaraho has become contentious, with goons attacking and injuring DCP campaigners and destroying property amid what the article describes as days of tension and cutthroat campaigns.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki told Mt Kenya residents not to "gamble" with supporting President William Ruto's re-election, arguing it would position the region to produce Kenya's next Head of State after 2032. Kindiki said he is the "best placed person to take over" from Ruto and likened himself to "the striker staring at the goal."
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that Kenya Kwanza-allied leaders, led by Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, are planning to transport hired groups into Ol Kalou to cause chaos during the forthcoming parliamentary by-election. Gachagua called on the National Police Service to prevent violence and ensure residents can vote without intimidation.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has threatened legal action against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over allegations linking him to attempts to influence the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Ichung'wah dismissed the claims as false and defamatory, accusing Gachagua of resorting to political propaganda.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi Movement cancelled plans to hold rallies in Ol Kalou Constituency this weekend, instead convening a meeting in Nyahururu Town on Sunday. Analysts suggest the former deputy president believes Kangata is attempting to popularise Sifuna in his Mt Kenya stronghold.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned it could postpone or cancel the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16 if security conditions prove unsafe. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon said the commission will not risk the safety of voters, officials, and candidates if the environment becomes hostile.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has dispatched investigation teams to Ol Kalou to probe allegations of voter bribery, illegal late-night campaigns, violence, and the presence of suspected criminal gangs in the ongoing by-election. IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon warned that if malpractices are found, candidates may be disqualified or the election postponed if the environment is not conducive.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
Governance experts attribute vote buying in Nyandarua County's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election to Kenya's patronage culture rather than weak electoral laws, with cash, gas cylinders, and water distributed to voters ahead of polling day. Advocate Michael Khisa said the IEBC should intervene, arguing fair elections require voters to choose based on candidates' ideas rather than material handouts.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →