Gunmen, goons and fear: Shame of Ol Kalou ‘State’ terror
Ol Kalou by-election violence intensifies concerns over growing trend of armed gangs at political event...
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Nation Media Group journalists were attacked by hooded gunmen carrying assault rifles during the Ol Kalou by-election, raising serious security concerns and questions about Kenya's preparedness for future elections.
- The assailants, wearing balaclavas, robbed journalists at gunpoint of cameras and mobile phones at AC Primary School polling station.
- Former Chief Justice David Maraga condemned the attack, calling it "impunity wearing the mask of an election."
- Concerns are escalating over the growing trend of armed gangs disrupting political events with apparent impunity, with critics questioning State involvement.
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DCP Candidate Secures Decisive Victory in Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026
The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate secured a decisive victory in Ol Kalou Constituency on July 16, 2026, defeating the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Despite allegations of attacks by armed men attempting voter disruption, the DCP managed to guard the vote and win. Nation Media Group journalists were attacked by hooded gunmen carrying assault rifles during the by-election, raising serious security concerns. Embu town came to a standstill as youths celebrated the DCP victory. Meanwhile, ODM dismissed the result, stating one by-election cannot predict the 2027 elections.
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