NLP says Ol Kalou by-election result signals progress despite fourth-place finish
NLP Party Leader Augustus Muli said the by-election had evolved into a politically charged contest between the country's two dominant camps, leaving little room for smaller parties to compete on policy platforms...
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Despite finishing fourth in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, the National Liberal Party (NLP) views its performance as a significant step in its grassroots development.
- The NLP candidate, Stephen Wanyoike Waithaka, secured 103 votes, placing the party ahead of PNU but behind Jubilee.
- NLP Party Leader Augustus Muli described the by-election as a "proxy war" where voters chose sides rather than policy, but emphasized these 103 votes represent a foundation for "liberal ideas."
- Muli highlighted that the NLP has only been under his leadership for two years, contrasting their rebuilding efforts with established parties like Jubilee and PNU.
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Sudi Dismisses Gachagua’s ‘7 Million Votes’ Claim After Ol Kalou By-Election Victory - July 2026
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