Ol Kalou defeat signals Mt Kenya revolt, says Gachagua
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua said that President William Ruto's loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election marks the beginning of a political revolt in the region...
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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that the UDA party's loss in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election signifies the start of a revolt in the Mt Kenya region.
- The defeat in Ol Kalou is seen by Gachagua as a reflection of voter dissatisfaction and a message of betrayal from the Mt Kenya region.
- Key figure: Rigathi Gachagua, former Deputy President, claims to have warned President William Ruto against taking Mt Kenya's support for granted.
- Context: The outcome intensifies debate over Kenya Kwanza's grip on the Mt Kenya vote and fuels speculation about shifting political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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How UDA Lost Ol Kalou - July 2026
The UDA party suffered a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho emerging victorious. President William Ruto faces a strategic setback following this loss, where the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate won. The constituency of Ol Kalou has a long-standing history of political independence, dating back to 1975, demonstrating a pattern of voter defiance against prevailing political tides. The Ol Kalou by-election results delivered significant political messages to key leaders in Kenya, particularly highlighting a major victory for Rigathi Gachagua and raising questions about President William Ruto's standing in the Mt. Kenya region. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua stated that the loss signifies the start of a revolt in the Mt Kenya region.
