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DCP Candidate Secures Decisive Victory in Ol Kalou By-Election
In Ol Kalou on July 16, 2026, voters faced allegations of attacks by armed men, with Nation Media Group journalists attacked by hooded gunmen carrying assault rifles during the by-election. The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru secured a decisive victory against the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Political analysts say the result signals trouble for President Ruto in Mt Kenya. The opposition celebrated the victory while UDA entered damage control mode. DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua stated the outcome indicates President William Ruto will only serve a single term.
President Ruto Urges Focus on Development After Electoral Setback
President William Ruto is urging leaders to prioritize development over political outcomes following the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election loss. He made these remarks while hosting grassroots leaders from Bungoma County. Separately, the Maa Council of Elders issued a stern warning, threatening to withdraw their backing for President Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election.
Linda Mwananchi Vows to Strengthen Grassroots Network
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is actively working to strengthen its national network and is absorbing ODM county coordinators as it prepares for the 2027 presidential election. Meanwhile, ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga revealed that his party is forming a joint technical team with President William Ruto's UDA to work on a shared manifesto for the 2027 General Election.
