Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote
According to DCP leaders, the party had anticipated violence similar to that witnessed during last year's by-elections in Mbeere North and Malava...
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Despite claims of an attempted voter disruption, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate secured a decisive victory in Ol Kalou.
- DCP candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau won with 35,440 votes, defeating the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate who received 5,450 votes.
- The DCP candidate emerged victorious in Ol Kalou.
- The article highlights a significant electoral win for the DCP over the ruling UDA.
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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.
