Gunfire, masked men and bribery claims shake Ol Kalou by-election race
Masked gunmen traveling in vehicles with concealed and missing registration plates attacked a DCP campaign vehicle...
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Campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 are marred by reports of violence and voter bribery. Masked gunmen attacked a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) campaign vehicle.
- Masked, armed men fired shots and assaulted locals near Chokereria.
- The incident involved a DCP campaign vehicle on the Gilgil–Ol Kalou road.
- Allegations of violence, intimidation, and voter bribery are surfacing as the election nears.
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Masked Gunmen Attack DCP Campaign Vehicle in Ol Kalou - July 2026
Campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16 are marred by violence and voter bribery allegations. Masked gunmen attacked a Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) campaign vehicle in the Chokereria area, Gilgil. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is facing intense pressure as political rivals trade accusations of poll sabotage and planned violence. The by-election, triggered by the death of MC David Kiaraho, has become a high-stakes contest with significant political implications for the Mt Kenya region.
