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July 18, 2026
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How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes...

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President William Ruto faces a setback following a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, signaling a need to revise his re-election strategy.

  • The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate, Sammy Kamau Ngotho, secured victory in the by-election.
  • Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's party was instrumental in the win.
  • Analysts suggest Ruto should use the June 30 High Court ruling on Cabinet reconstitution to reorganize his government.

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