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July 15, 2026
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'You have a date with destiny,' Gachagua warns Kanja ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

'You have a date with destiny,' Gachagua warns Kanja ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused IG Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for insecurity in Ol Kalou a day before election...

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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has written a strong letter warning Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja about alleged insecurity and undue influence in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election.

  • Gachagua accused Kanja of losing command of the National Police Service, blaming rogue plainclothes officers for disruptions.
  • The letter, dated Wednesday, July 15, cites four specific incidents allegedly carried out by officers under the command of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo.
  • A warning was issued ahead of the July 16 by-election, with Gachagua stating, "If any violence occurs in Ol Kalou, a peaceful constituency, it is your fault and your police."

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Gachagua Accuses IEBC of Bias Ahead of Ol Kalou By-election - July 2026

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of bias ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on Thursday. Gachagua wrote a strong letter warning Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja about alleged insecurity and undue influence in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election. DCP leaders stated they will not be intimidated by state-sponsored attacks ahead of Thursday's by-election. The United Opposition demanded IEBC take decisive action against electoral law violators ahead of the Ol Kalou by-election, emphasizing its importance for the commission's credibility in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election.

Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
Gachagua accuses IEBC of bias ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

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DCP leaders: we will not succumb to intimidation, attacks by State
DCP leaders: we will not succumb to intimidation, attacks by State

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Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders
Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offenders

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