Also known as: DCP's Sammy Kamau · Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau
Newly elected Ol Kalou MP from Democracy for Citizens Party; warned President Ruto that by-election loss signals waning public confidence ahead of 2027 election.
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The Standard
… His remarks drew a response from Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau, who defended the role of kingpins as community leaders who provide political direction. …
Why Wa Muthende wants Kenya to ditch kingpin politics ahead of 2027Capital News
… DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua with newly elected Ol Kalou MP Sammy Kamau during a Thanksgiving rally Gachagua will conclude the tour with a two-day visit to Nakuru County on August 14 and 15. …
Gachagua steps up 2027 campaign with multi-county political tourCitizen Digital
… The DCP leader was accompanied by Nyandarua Senator John Methu, newly elected Ol-Kalou MP Sammy Kamau and other leaders. …
Gachagua says 'change is on the horizon' as DCP expands Mt. Kenya footprintThe Standard
… Muchina was defeated by DCP's Sammy Kamau, who garnered 35,440 votes.Before venturing into elective politics, Muchina served as personal assistant to the late Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho before later becoming the constituency's Constituency Development Fund (CDF) manager. …
UDA's Samuel Muchina lands State appointmentCapital 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
… Speaking after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared DCP candidate Sammy Kamau the winner, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the gas cylinders and other items given to residents would remain with them. …
UDA admits Ol Kalou ‘bribery’ scheme, tells residents to keep gifts after lossCapital News
… Speaking after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared DCP candidate Sammy Kamau the winner, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the gas cylinders and other items given to residents would remain with them. …
UDA admits Ol Kalou ‘bribery’ scheme, tells residents to keep gifts after lossCitizen Digital
'The writing is on the wall': DCP's Sammy Kamau warns President Ruto after by-election win By Benjamin Muriuki July 17, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side by wide image of President William R …
'The writing is on the wall': DCP's Sammy Kamau warns President Ruto after by-election winCitizen Digital
'The writing is on the wall': DCP's Sammy Kamau warns President Ruto after by-election win By Benjamin Muriuki July 17, 2026 09:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A side by wide image of President William R …
'The writing is on the wall': DCP's Sammy Kamau warns President Ruto after by-election winMbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende has warned that political kingpins could breed dictatorship and called for a shift towards spokesperson-style leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging voters to assess leaders based on their records, vision and plans rather than their association with dominant political figures.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Mbeere North MP Leo Wa Muthende has warned that political kingpins could breed dictatorship and called for a shift towards spokesperson-style leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election, urging voters to assess leaders based on their records, vision and plans rather than their association with dominant political figures.
23 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced a week-long political tour across Kiambu, Kajiado, Narok and Nakuru counties as he steps up grassroots mobilisation under the Democracy for the Citizens Party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua held a rally in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, where he described his party's campaign as aimed at rectifying injustices facing Kenya and as the beginning of a new political phase for the country.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA's unsuccessful Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election candidate, as a member of the Nairobi Rivers Commission with immediate effect. Muchina will serve a renewable three-year term replacing Amos Chege on the commission.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Newly elected Member of Parliament Sammy Kamau said the Ol Kalou by-election outcome should serve as a warning that public confidence in the Ruto administration is waning, reflecting electorate dissatisfaction and signaling what could happen in the 2027 General Election.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Newly elected Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Kamau, a Democracy for Citizens Party candidate, said the by-election result reflected public dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's administration and signaled what could happen in the 2027 General Election.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused police officers of raping 68 women during unrest at the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County, allegations not confirmed by police or hospital authorities. Gachagua also claimed one person was killed and 20 injured, and accused Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating the violence.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua declared the party will field candidates in all 47 counties for the 2027 General Election, positioning DCP as a national alternative to President William Ruto's administration. Gachagua said DCP aims to secure at least 20 governors and senators, 145 National Assembly members, and 720 County Assembly members nationwide.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Congress Party candidate Sammy Kamau expressed confidence of victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, citing positive reception from voters during campaigning. The by-election attracted nine candidates and Kamau noted generally calm polling with high voter turnout, though there were minor procedural issues with some polling agents.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina reported the destruction of his campaign billboards in Captain Town to police, raising concerns over political intolerance ahead of the July 16 parliamentary by-election in Ol Kalou. Muchina said he would notify the IEBC and appealed to rivals and supporters to uphold peaceful campaigns.
29 June 2026 · The Standard →
Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA parliamentary by-election candidate for Ol Kalou, reported that his campaign billboard was destroyed in Captain Town, the first such incident since campaigning began for the seat vacated by David Kiaraho's death in March. Muchina alleged the vandals were transported to the location and said a rival candidate's billboard was left intact.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →