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Originally published by Nation Politicspolitics
July 6, 2026
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Ol Kalou final bend: By-election race hits homestretch
Characteristic of high-stakes political contests, Ol Kalou has become a theatre of promises, propaganda and political incentives...
✨ Key Highlights
The Ol Kalou by-election is entering its final stretch, just 10 days away, with political camps framing it as a referendum on the Mt Kenya region's political future ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The main contenders include Douglas Waweru (DCP), Muchina Nyaga (UDA), and Wilson Kigwa (Jubilee Party), with six other candidates also vying for the seat.
- The by-election was triggered by the death of Jubilee MP Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is actively campaigning for the DCP candidate, while Deputy President Kithure Kindiki asserts that a UDA victory will affirm the government's strength in the region.
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