CS Ruku: UDA Spent About Sh100 Million on Ol Kalou Campaign
Ruku dismissed opposition claims that the government pumped billions of shillings into the Nyandarua constituency to influence the July 16 mini poll, saying the campaign expenditure was significantly lower than alleged...
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku defended the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) campaign spending in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, stating it was financed by the party and not taxpayer money.
- CS Ruku estimated the UDA campaign cost approximately Sh100 million.
- The UDA party, he asserted, has its own funds from sources like the Political Parties Fund.
- Despite significant government and party campaigning, the seat was won by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate.
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DCI Launches Investigation Into Violence During Ol Kalou By-Election - July 2026
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