Gachagua exploits Ol Kalou victory, rallies Mt Kenya against Ruto
Ex-DP maintained that the mini poll was a battle for supremacy between Ruto and the region...
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Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is leveraging his Ol Kalou by-election victory to rally Mt Kenya residents against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- Gachagua framed the Ol Kalou by-election as a "community vs. Ruto" supremacy battle.
- He accused President Ruto of betraying the Mt Kenya region and vowed to make him a one-term president.
- Gachagua alleged that over Ksh 15 billion was spent by the government in endeavors to influence the Ol Kalou by-election, with minimal success for the UDA party.
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Gachagua Exploits Ol Kalou Victory, Rallies Mt Kenya Against Ruto - July 2026
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is leveraging his Ol Kalou by-election victory to rally Mt Kenya residents against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, capitalizing on voter anger over rising cost of living. The Ol Kalou by-election on July 16 has become a significant talking point, generating widespread social media memes and political debate following an unexpectedly one-sided outcome. A significant shift is occurring in Kenya's political landscape as voters express growing anger and dissatisfaction, dramatically underscored by the Ol Kalou by-election results. This marks a notable political realignment in the traditionally ruling party support base.
