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July 17, 2026
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Gachagua Blames Murkomen for Alleged Violence During Ol Kalou Poll

Gachagua Blames Murkomen for Alleged Violence During Ol Kalou Poll

"If Murkomen has called for an investigation, he must call for an investigation into himself because he is the one who authorised these attacks in Ol Kalou," Gachagua claimed...

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Political tension escalates as Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accuses Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

  • Gachagua claims Murkomen authorized the deployment of armed individuals and rogue police to intimidate voters.
  • The former Deputy President alleged the violence was state-sponsored and aimed at overturning voter will, without providing evidence.
  • Murkomen had previously stated investigations would occur into any violence or misuse of force during the by-election.

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Gachagua Blames Murkomen for Alleged Violence During Ol Kalou Poll - July 2026

Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua accuses Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. The National Police Service has refuted claims made by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua concerning alleged rapes and a death during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. Additionally, allies of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, citing the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election results as evidence of shifting political support in the Mt Kenya region.

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