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July 15, 2026
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Stage set for Ol Kalou by-election as 73,480 voters await poll

Stage set for Ol Kalou by-election as 73,480 voters await poll

Ol Kalou voters will head to the polls on Thursday to elect a new Member of Parliament in a closely watched by-election that is expected to offer an early indication of political alignments in Central Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election...

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Voters in Ol Kalou are set to elect a new Member of Parliament today in a by-election that could signal future political alignments in Central Kenya. The contest fell vacant following the death of the area's MP in March 2026.

  • A total of 73,480 registered voters will cast ballots at 144 polling stations.
  • The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is managing the poll, with Returning Officer Muhiu Njiraini confirming readiness.
  • Eight candidates are vying for the seat, including prominent contenders from UDA, DCP, and the Jubilee Party.

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