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July 17, 2026
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Whitewashed: Ol Kalou's crushing blow to UDA

Whitewashed: Ol Kalou's crushing blow to UDA

DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho opened a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou by-election, signalling a major opposition victory despite an intensive UDA campaign...

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The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, has secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, signaling a significant defeat for the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

  • Sammy Kamau Ngotho is on course for a landslide victory.
  • The main contender from the UDA is Samuel Muchina.
  • The election took place on July 16, 2026.

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DCP's Sammy Waweru Wins Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026

Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. The candidate secured 35,440 votes in what has been described as a landslide victory, defeating the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Jubilant DCP supporters flooded the streets of Ol Kalou during vote tallying. Leaders across the political spectrum have congratulated the winner.

Ol Kalou By-Election: DCP's Sammy Waweru Wins With 35,440 votes
Ol Kalou By-Election: DCP's Sammy Waweru Wins With 35,440 votes

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DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru wins Ol Kalou seat in landslide victory
DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru wins Ol Kalou seat in landslide victory

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DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru wins OL Kalou Member of Parliament seat
DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru wins OL Kalou Member of Parliament seat

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Leaders congratulate Sammy Kamau on Ol Kalou By-Election victory
Leaders congratulate Sammy Kamau on Ol Kalou By-Election victory

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