Sammy Ngotho crushes the competition to clinch the DCP ticket for Ol Kalou
With 12,957 votes, Ngotho demonstrated significant local support...
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Sammy Ngotho has secured the DCP ticket for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat after a decisive win in the nominations held on May 9, 2026.
- Sammy Ngotho garnered 12,957 votes compared to his closest rival, Paul Waiganjo, who received 4,978 votes.
- The DCP nominations saw a high voter turnout, contrasting with the low turnout for the UDA nominations.
- The election took place at AC Comprehensive School in Ol Kalou.
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