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April 19, 2026
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Jubilee and DCP lock horns ahead of Ol Kalou by-elections

Jubilee and DCP lock horns ahead of Ol Kalou by-elections

Tensions have escalated with leaders of the two parties trading barbs while jostling for control...

✨ Key Highlights

A heated political contest is emerging for the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, with the Jubilee Party clashing with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) over who will field a candidate.

  • The seat became vacant following the death of area MP David Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
  • Key figures involved include former President Uhuru Kenyatta (Jubilee) and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (DCP), with UDA also announcing plans to field a candidate.
  • The by-election is seen as a test of Gachagua's influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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