Ol Kalou vacuum fuels early political showdown

Four competing political formations have already emerged ahead of the by-election...

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The impending Ol Kalou Constituency by-election is prematurely sparking political rivalries, despite a delay by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in officially declaring the seat vacant.

The vacancy occurred on March 29, 2026, following the death of MP David Kiaraho, but the Speaker has not yet gazetted it by the constitutional deadline of April 19, 2026.
Four competing political formations have already emerged: UDA, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Jubilee Party, and allied smaller parties.
Legal experts view the Speaker's delay as a breach of constitutional mandate, potentially grounds for a court petition.

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