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July 21, 2026
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Of Ruto's 'monumental threat' and vote-securing calls: Inside Rift Valley's panic

Of Ruto's 'monumental threat' and vote-securing calls: Inside Rift Valley's panic

The DCP's Ol Kalou by-election victory has intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 election...

✨ Key Highlights

The Democracy for Citizens Party's (DCP) win in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has raised concerns in the Rift Valley, with some political leaders viewing it as a warning for the 2027 General Election.

  • The DCP candidate won with 35,440 votes.
  • Key players include the DCP and UDA candidate Samuel Muchina.
  • The outcome suggests potential shifts in political allegiances ahead of the next general election.

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