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...
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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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DCP's Ol Kalou Win Triggers Rift Valley Election Concerns - July 2026
Douglas Kamau Waweru of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, defeating the UDA candidate. This victory has raised concerns in the Rift Valley, with some political leaders viewing it as a warning for the 2027 General Election. Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja blamed a powerful clique within President William Ruto's inner circle for the growing woes and recent electoral defeats of the UDA party. Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina accused the government of orchestrating violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and failing to ensure citizen safety. Meanwhile, Oburu Oginga, ODM Party Leader, stated that the broad-based Government remains strong despite losing the Ol Kalou by-election, downplaying the loss as a minor setback.
