UDA, DCP gear for grueling battle in Ol Kalou by-election
Battle lines have been drawn in the Ol Kalou by-election set for July 6, following the conclusion of the nominations by UDA and DCP over the weekend...
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Battle lines are drawn for the Ol Kalou by-election on July 6, following concluded nominations by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Dignity Restoration Party (DRP). The by-election was triggered by the death of the area Member of Parliament, David Kiaraho.
- UDA has nominated the late MP's personal assistant, Muchina Nyaga, who won their nomination with 3,221 votes.
- DRP is backing former Ol Kalou town MCA, Kamau Ngotho, who secured a landslide victory in their nominations with 12,957 votes.
- Political analysts view the contest as a significant "litmus test" for both the government and the opposition, with voter turnout in the nominations being a point of discussion.
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