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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Ol Kalou constituency seat declared vacant - April 2026
The Ol Kalou constituency seat has been formally declared vacant by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula following the death of area MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has publicly stated he will embarrass his predecessor, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election. The impending by-election is prematurely sparking political rivalries, despite a delay by Wetangula in officially declaring the seat vacant.
