Also known as: July 16 parliamentary by-election · July 16 Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election · Ol Kalou vote · Ol Kalou election · Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election · Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election · Olkalou by-election · Ol Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County
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Capital News
… The former Deputy President also pointed to the recent Ol Kalou by-election as an indication of what he described as growing dissatisfaction with the Kenya Kwanza administration in the Mt Kenya region. …
Gachagua Ready to Back Single Opposition Candidate to Unseat Ruto in 2027The Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs the country shifts its attention towards the 2027 General Election, the events surrounding the Ol Kalou by-election present an opportunity to reflect on whether our electoral systems, political actors and public institutions are adequately prepared to safeguar …
Ol Kalou and the Road to 2027 General ElectionCitizen Digital
… The speculation has gained momentum since the ruling UDA party's loss in the Ol Kalou by-election, with some Ruto allies openly questioning whether Kindiki should remain his running mate in 2027.
President Ruto to deliver special National Address at 7pmCapital News
… The former deputy president also argued that the recent Ol Kalou by-election had signaled the political direction of the Mt Kenya region ahead of the next general election, insisting that leaders had resolved to remain united behind one political vehicle. …
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Dumps UDA for Gachagua’s DCPCapital News
… Shollei argued that women bring a more issue-driven and inclusive approach to campaigns, pointing to the recent Ol Kalou by-election, where she said her party, UDA, lost because of the manner in which the campaign was conducted rather than a rejection of President William Ruto. …
Shollei: Violence and sexist attacks are driving women out of politicsCapital News
… Kindiki’s response has come at a time when political rumours surrounding him have intensified following the ruling UDA party’s loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. …
Kindiki breaks silence on fake news over Ruto falloutCitizen Digital
… Referring to the recent Ol Kalou by-election, Karua said the contest had demonstrated that Kenyans are increasingly determined to safeguard the integrity of their votes and resist electoral malpractice. …
Karua demands Duale's dismissal over 'tribal remarks', urges NCIC to actCitizen Digital
… This comes amid heightened political tensions, especially after the Ol Kalou by-election where goons terrorised residents. …
We were lenient with protesters, they have now graduated to goons - RutoCitizen Digital
… Turning to the recent Ol Kalou by-election, Kalonzo said the contest had set the tone for future polls and demonstrated the will of the people, framing it as a signal of a shifting political mood among young voters. …
You are unfit for office!' Kalonzo tells Duale over tribal remarksThe Standard
The conduct of the Ol Kalou by-election deserves recognition. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) managed the technical aspects of polling professionally, allowing voters to cast their ballots and producing a result that has largely been accepted. …
Why Ol Kalou poll should alarm every KenyanThe Standard reports that Ruto's government is accused of using artificial intelligence, bots, and bloggers to spread political propaganda in the lead-up to the 2027 election.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard reports that Ruto's government is accused of using artificial intelligence, bots, and bloggers to spread political propaganda in the lead-up to the 2027 election.
16 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru said she will not align with Democracy for the Citizens leader Rigathi Gachagua, stating she has kept a low profile for six weeks and will not join camps that "chase and deny people microphones." Her remarks appeared to reference an incident in which a former Kirinyaga Woman Representative was denied a microphone during a Gachagua visit to the county.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have defended the IEBC's independence and urged opposition parties to allow it to work without political interference, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua about an illegal LPG crackdown, saying the government and EPRA are enforcing regulations on illegal refilling and trading of LPG cylinders in the interest of public safety, and accused Gachagua of politicising the matter.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleged at a press briefing that gas cylinders distributed to residents during the Ol Kalou by-election were among more than 200,000 cylinders seized from small-scale LPG traders in four counties between June and October 2025. He claimed the seizures were carried out by a police unit and accused officers of operating outside established procedures.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims the government seized more than 200,000 LPG gas cylinders from small-scale traders between June and October 2025 across four counties, alleging some were diverted to private businesses and distributed during the Ol Kalou by-election.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questioning President William Ruto's commitment to ending goonism and lawlessness, noting that political violence recurred during the Ol Kalou by-election in July where two people were killed and over 20 were injured, despite his repeated assurances upon returning from abroad.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions President William Ruto's ability to tackle political violence and goonism, noting that he is often out of the country when such incidents occur and has repeatedly promised action without apparent results.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo warned politicians sponsoring political goons that criminal liability does not expire, and called on President William Ruto to end tolerance of poll violence. His comments followed violence during a Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay on Sunday where property was destroyed and journalists were assaulted.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has called on the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and National Police Service to investigate and act against political violence, incitement, and organised gangs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Naivasha High Court has granted Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha anticipatory bail and barred the DCI and National Police Service from arresting or detaining him while he faces investigations by the EACC and DCI. The court order follows weeks of reported arrest attempts and comes days after Badilisha defected from the UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Media Council of Kenya says at least 18 journalists and two drivers from different media houses have been assaulted and injured over the past two months, citing physical assaults, equipment destruction, and online harassment by security agents, goons, and political party supporters. The council has called on the Director of Public Prosecutions and Inspector General of Police to investigate and prosecute those responsible, warning that the escalating attacks threaten media freedom and democracy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
17 August 2026 · Capital News →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua dismissed President William Ruto's declaration that his UDA-ODM coalition "must win" the 2027 General Election as wishful thinking, citing the opposition's recent landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua made the remarks during a Nakuru County tour, hours after DCP claimed his convoy came under attack in Kaptembwa.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
Lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has told President William Ruto to resign if he considers the Constitution an obstacle to governing Kenya, accusing him of failing to deliver on promises and citing the government's handling of 2024 Gen Z protests and questions over missing protesters.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Security analyst Erick Okeyo has cautioned that the government must help Kenya heal from the 2007-08 post-election violence and restore public confidence ahead of 2027 elections, warning that current political rhetoric resembles language used before the violence that killed more than 1,000 people. Okeyo said Kenya had not fully healed because justice had not been served, citing killings and disappearances of witnesses in ICC-linked cases, and criticised the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to act against politicians whose remarks could fuel violence.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the IEBC against threatening to postpone the 2027 General Election, questioning the legal basis for remarks made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, who previously stated that Kenya cannot conduct credible elections in an environment marked by hate speech, political intolerance and ethnic incitement. Kalonzo argued that under the Elections Act, the IEBC can only postpone elections in specific constituencies, counties or wards under circumstances such as a serious breach of peace or natural disaster.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for using inflammatory language and intimidating fellow politicians, saying such tactics threaten Opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Munya called for mutual respect and structured dialogue among opposition leaders, particularly from the Mt Kenya region.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
An editorial argues that the review of Kenya's post-Vision 2030 development blueprint should be a consultative, inclusive national process involving experts and Kenyans from all regions, rather than a vehicle for partisan advantage amid the current political tensions facing the government.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told opposition-allied political parties to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims he was pushing politicians to abandon their parties for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Gachagua said his focus was on growing DCP's support while allowing allies to strengthen their own outfits.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya cannot renew its institutions while citizens remain spectators; sovereignty requires organized participation beyond voting, paying taxes, and criticism — as demonstrated by the Law Society of Kenya's judicial boycott and youth-led civic movements.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is ready to support a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election if opposition leaders agree on a formula for selecting one flag bearer to challenge President William Ruto, even if he is not chosen as the nominee himself.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that the Ol Kalou by-election reflects concerns about Kenya's readiness for the 2027 General Election, particularly regarding the resurgence of organised groups that disrupt political activities and intimidate opponents. The author contends that electoral violence must be addressed as a governance issue, noting that unemployment, economic hardship, and political manipulation create conditions for criminal group expansion.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will address the nation on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. from State House, Nairobi. The address will focus on charting the way forward for the nation's development and an ambitious vision, following receipt of a report on developing a new national vision to succeed Vision 2030.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has defected from the ruling UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), aligning with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua announced the move after hosting Badilisha and members of the Nyandarua County Assembly, who have committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets in the 2027 elections.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Shollei has warned that political violence, intimidation and sexist attacks are driving capable women away from politics and discouraging their participation in leadership ahead of next year's General Election. She said discussions are underway with the President's Advisor on Women's Rights to engage the IEBC on strengthening enforcement of electoral codes of conduct to curb abuse targeting female candidates.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed as "fake news" reports that President William Ruto transferred his role of chairing intergovernmental coordination to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. The denial comes amid intensified political speculation about Kindiki's isolation within government and suggestions from some allies that he may not be the best choice as Ruto's running mate in 2027.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over what she described as inflammatory remarks targeting the Mt Kenya region, arguing that silence would amount to endorsement of divisive politics.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto assured Kenya of peaceful elections in 2027, saying his administration will deal firmly with goonism. He linked increased goon attacks at political events to leniency shown during 2024 Gen Z protests, stating that protesters "have now graduated to goons."
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.
26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
While the IEBC conducted the Ol Kalou by-election professionally and the result has been largely accepted, an editorial argues that events before, during and after the vote raise difficult questions about the health of Kenya's constitutional order.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →