Ol Kalou and Mbeere North hold key lessons for UDA, Opposition ahead of 2027

Compared to the Mbeere North by-election, where UDA narrowly won by a 400-vote margin against DCP, it was clear in the Ol Kalou constituency that trying to force a tight battle was a hard task...
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The Ol Kalou by-election results reveal significant lessons for UDA and the Opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.
- Democratic Congress Party (DCP)
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Ruto's headache as rivals thwart push for Mt Kenya East-West split - July 2026
President William Ruto's relationship with the Mt Kenya region is facing renewed pressure as political leaders downplay claims of an East-West split within the voting bloc, viewing it as a tactic for the 2027 General Election. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is launching a significant political offensive in Mt Kenya East, targeting Meru and Embu counties in a six-day tour. Meanwhile, efforts by allies of Kenya's President to divide the Mt Kenya region politically are intensifying, particularly after a significant win by a party linked to Gachagua. The Ol Kalou by-election results also reveal significant lessons for UDA and the Opposition ahead of the 2027 general election.













