Also known as: UDA Ol Kalou parliamentary candidate Muchina Nyaga
Muchina Nyaga — former personal assistant to late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho and UDA by-election candidate, lost July 2026 contest to DCP's Sammy Kamau.
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Capital News
… The Ol Kalou by-election, however, attracted national attention after DCP candidate Sammy Kamau defeated UDA’s Muchina Nyaga in a contest widely viewed as an early political test between Gachagua and President Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto warned against underestimating GachaguaCapital News
… The Ol Kalou by-election, however, attracted national attention after DCP candidate Sammy Kamau defeated UDA’s Muchina Nyaga in a contest widely viewed as an early political test between Gachagua and President Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto warned against underestimating GachaguaCapital News
… Even as they criticized the distribution of the items, DCP leaders urged residents to accept the goodies but vote for their candidate, Sammy Kamau, instead of UDA’s Muchina Nyaga. …
UDA admits Ol Kalou ‘bribery’ scheme, tells residents to keep gifts after lossCapital News
… Even as they criticized the distribution of the items, DCP leaders urged residents to accept the goodies but vote for their candidate, Sammy Kamau, instead of UDA’s Muchina Nyaga. …
UDA admits Ol Kalou ‘bribery’ scheme, tells residents to keep gifts after lossCapital News
… The seat has attracted intense competition, with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) backing Muchina Nyaga, while the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has fielded Sammy Kamau Ngotho and the Jubilee Party has nominated Engineer Wilson Kigwa. …
IEBC Fines Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5mn Over Hate Speech in Ol Kalou CampaignsCapital News
… The race has attracted major political attention, with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) fielding Muchina Nyaga, while the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) has fronted Sammy Kamau Ngotho and the Jubilee Party is backing Engineer Wilson Kigwa. …
IEBC Summons Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria Over Alleged Voter Bribery in Ol Kalou By-ElectionCapital News
… The race pits UDA’s Muchina Nyaga against DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho and Jubilee Party’s Engineer Wilson Kigwa in a contest widely seen as a key political test for both the Kenya Kwanza administration and the opposition.
Cancel Ol Kalou poll and you can’t be trusted in 2027: GachaguaCapital News
… The race has attracted national attention, with UDA’s Muchina Nyaga, DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho and Jubilee’s Wilson Kigwa among the leading candidates.
IEBC urged to probe cash-for-IDs claims in Ol KalouThe Standard
Muchina Nyaga of the UDA party and Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the DCP party ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election. …
Why Ol Kalou vote is 2027 election rehearsal for Ruto, OppositionThe Standard
… UDA Ol Kalou parliamentary candidate Muchina Nyaga described the university as a transformative project that will boost education, business and economic growth in the county. …
Nyandarua University takes shape with Sh1.3b first phase launchNelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's political influence in Mt Kenya, arguing the Ol Kalou by-election loss demonstrates the former Deputy President's strength among Kikuyu voters and that such support is crucial for the 2027 election.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing Rigathi Gachagua's political influence in Mt Kenya, arguing the Ol Kalou by-election loss demonstrates the former Deputy President's strength among Kikuyu voters and that such support is crucial for the 2027 election.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has cautioned President Ruto and Broad-Based Government leaders against dismissing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's political influence, citing the Ol Kalou by-election as evidence of Gachagua's strength in the Mt Kenya region and warning that ignoring his support among Kikuyu voters ahead of 2027 would be politically risky.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
After losing the Ol Kalou by-election, the ruling UDA party acknowledged that gas cylinders and other items distributed to residents before the poll were part of election activities, with UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar telling residents to keep the gifts. The party said it remains committed to completing development projects promised to the area.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The ruling UDA party has openly acknowledged that gas cylinders, mattresses, and other items distributed to residents in Ol Kalou before the by-election were part of election activities. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the distributed goods would remain with residents and the party remains committed to delivering promised development projects, after the party's loss to DCP candidate Sammy Kamau.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
The IEBC has fined Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia Sh1.5 million and ordered her to issue a public apology within 72 hours over remarks deemed to constitute hate speech and incitement during campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has summoned Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria to appear before its Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee over allegations he distributed money to voters in Mirangine town during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election campaign.
11 July 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has warned that if the IEBC postpones the July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, it will lose public confidence and moral authority to conduct the 2027 General Election. Gachagua accused the ruling UDA party of orchestrating violence and voter bribery to create grounds for postponing the election.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has called on the IEBC to probe allegations that voters in Ol Kalou are being offered cash, gas cylinders and food in exchange for surrendering their national identity cards ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election, claiming this denies citizens their constitutional right to vote.
10 July 2026 · Capital News →
The upcoming Ol Kalou by-election will be another political litmus test for both President William Ruto and the Opposition.
30 June 2026 · The Standard →
The government has launched the first phase of Nyandarua University at Kapten in Ol Kalou, with over 1,000 students already admitted and learning at Salient Secondary School premises. The first phase, costing Sh1.3 billion, includes a 1,300-bed hostel and 50 classrooms combined for the university and the neighbouring secondary school.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Some 60 women groups in Nyandarua county will receive Sh26.4 million from the Women Enterprise Fund to invest in agriculture, small enterprises, health and digital economy. The groups will receive training on fund management to prevent wastage.
17 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Ol Kalou by-election scheduled for June 16, 2026, is setting the stage for a bruising battle between UDA and DCP as candidates present nomination papers to IEBC. UDA has nominated Muchina Nyaga, DCP is fronting former Ol Kalou town MCA Kamau Ngotho, and Jubilee Party has picked Eng Wilson Kigwa to contest the seat left vacant by the death of MP David Kiaraho.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
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 →
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 →