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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IEBC Warns Ol Kalou Poll Could Be Cancelled Over Alleged Election Malpractice - July 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has issued a stern warning that the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election could be cancelled due to allegations of malpractice, including widespread bribery and breaches of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly criticized the IEBC, accusing it of failing to uphold its constitutional duties and calling on the commission to intervene against alleged state officials' bribery and manipulation in the Ol Kalou by-election. The July 16 by-election is shaping up as a major political battleground testing the strength of key figures ahead of the 2027 General Election, with deep personal ties and past rivalries complicating the contenders' strategies. Additionally, the IEBC has warned that the election may be postponed due to escalating insecurity in the region.
