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July 18, 2026
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After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

Kenya Kwanza leaders have intensified calls for President William Ruto to pick a running mate from Western Kenya...

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Following a perceived setback in the Ol-Kalau mini-polls, leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya.

  • The leaders cited the Ol-Kalau parliamentary by-election result as evidence of diminishing support for Kenya Kwanza in the Mt Kenya region.
  • Key figures involved include leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition pushing for a strategic shift.
  • The calls were made during a boda boda empowerment programme in Lwanda, Kanduyi Constituency on Friday.

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Gachagua Says Ol Kalou Win Signals Ruto One-Term Presidency - July 2026

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that the outcome of the Ol Kalou by-election indicates President William Ruto will only serve a single term. The remarks were made during a victory parade for the newly elected Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Kamau Waweru. Gachagua believes his party's victory is a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027. Following the perceived setback, Kenya Kwanza leaders are urging President Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, citing potential decline in support from the Mt Kenya region.

Gachagua: Ol Kalou win signals Ruto one-term presidency
Gachagua: Ol Kalou win signals Ruto one-term presidency

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DCP win a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027
DCP win a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027

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After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate
After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate

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Vincent Kawaya: Ol Kalou by-election not a predictor of 2027 poll
Vincent Kawaya: Ol Kalou by-election not a predictor of 2027 poll

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