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July 10, 2026
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Shared childhoods, old rivals: Contenders’ ties in Ol Kalou race

Shared childhoods, old rivals: Contenders’ ties in Ol Kalou race

UDA and DCP candidates are not only former classmates but also childhood friends...

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The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election race is shaped by the deep personal ties between the leading contenders, who share childhood histories and past political rivalries, complicating their campaign strategies.

  • The three top candidates are Muchina Nyaga (UDA), Wilson Kigwa (Jubilee Party), and Kamau Ngotho (Democracy for the Citizens Party).
  • Muchina and Ngotho were classmates and childhood friends, while Muchina and Kigwa hail from the same ward.
  • The race is further complicated by the legacy of the late MP, David Kiaraho, whose traditional strongholds are now key battlegrounds.

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