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July 9, 2026
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Ol Kalou by-election has blown the opposition’s 'unity' wide open

Ol Kalou by-election has blown the opposition’s 'unity' wide open

This division threatens to recreate the exact strategic failure seen in the Mbeere North by-election...

✨ Key Highlights

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.

  • A planned campaign tour by the Linda Mwananchi movement, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi West MP Babu Owino, on July 12 has intensified these cracks.
  • The by-election features nine candidates, with eight aligned with opposition parties, underscoring a fragmented political landscape.
  • Key figures like Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata and DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua are seen to be vying for influence within the Mt Kenya region, further complicating opposition cohesion.

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