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July 17, 2026
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Rise of a super mobiliser: How Methu's ground game overwhelmed UDA in Ol Kalou

Rise of a super mobiliser: How Methu's ground game overwhelmed UDA in Ol Kalou

Methu lead the DCP campaign in Ol Kalou...

✨ Key Highlights

Senator John Methu has emerged as a formidable political force, largely credited for orchestrating a significant electoral victory for the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) in the recent Ol Kalou by-election, outmaneuvering the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

  • The DCP candidate secured 85% of the votes, while the UDA candidate received only 13%.
  • Key figures in the campaign were Senator John Methu and Nyandarua County MP Faith Gitau.
  • Despite her past mentorship, Methu's grassroots mobilization and strategic acumen reportedly surpassed Gitau's efforts in the campaign.

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