Tales from Ol Kalou: It’s shoes that don't fit, boats and campaign goodies bonanza
Ol Kalou by-election shaping up into a very expensive contest for Ruto's UDA and Gachagua's DCP...
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The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 is shaping up to be one of Nyandarua's most expensive contests, with leading contenders from the UDA and DCP parties heavily investing in cash handouts, gifts, and voter mobilization.
- The by-election was triggered by the death of former MP Njuguna Kiaraho.
- Key contenders include UDA's Muchina Nyaga and DCP's Kamau Ngotho.
- Intense campaign activities include daily meetings with significant financial facilitation, alongside government development project launches and distributions, such as LPG cylinders and even boats valued at Sh5 million.
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Ol Kalou by-election has blown the opposition's 'unity' wide open - July 2026
The upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 has exposed deep divisions within the Kenyan opposition, highlighting a lack of unity despite stated intentions for a united front in 2027. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has indicated the by-election might be postponed due to persistent violence and electoral code violations. Meanwhile, the contest is shaping up to be one of Nyandarua's most expensive, with UDA and DCP parties heavily investing in cash handouts, gifts, and voter mobilization. Separately, Kakamega County Assembly's Committee on Finance and Economic Planning has directed county water service providers to seek a reduction in water tariffs to ease the cost of living for residents.
