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DCP's Sammy Waweru Wins Ol Kalou By-Election
Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. The candidate secured 35,440 votes in what has been described as a landslide victory, defeating the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Jubilant DCP supporters flooded the streets of Ol Kalou during vote tallying. Leaders across the political spectrum have congratulated the winner.
Gachagua Claims 68 Women Raped by Police in Ol Kalou Chaos
Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has accused police of rape and violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, claiming 68 women were raped. The by-election was marred by widespread voter bribery and violence, with reports of masked men, chaos, and tear gas disrupting the electoral process. Gachagua blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the IEBC for the chaotic incidents that disrupted voting. The IEBC officially denied any involvement with masked and hooded men observed patrolling Ol Kalou during the mini-polls. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence, stressing that anyone found responsible would face arrest.
Gachagua Declares Ruto Administration's Time Is Over
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that President William Ruto's administration time in office is over, stating that Kenyans will reject them in future elections. Gachagua stated that July 17 marks the beginning of Ruto's retreat, which ends with one term. He warned Mt Kenya "traitors" that they would be voted out, as his party prepares to challenge the Ruto administration. Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader announced plans to field candidates across all 47 counties in the 2027 General Election. Following the DCP's significant by-election victory, President Ruto called for national unity, urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics.
