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Sammy Kamau Ngotho Wins Ol Kalou By-Election Amid Violence, Bribery Claims
The Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho secured a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, dealing a significant blow to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The by-election was marred by widespread voter bribery and violence, with reports of masked men, chaos, and tear gas disrupting the electoral process. Jubilant DCP supporters flooded the streets of Ol Kalou during ongoing vote tallying, while residents spent the night camping outside polling stations to protect their votes. Thousands turned out for the high-stakes by-election amid bribery claims, and armed masked individuals clashed with residents, creating tension throughout Nyandarua County.
Gachagua Blames Police, IEBC for Ol Kalou Poll Chaos
Democracy Party of Kenya (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused the government of using police to unfairly influence the Ol Kalou by-election. Gachagua blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for chaotic incidents that disrupted voting. The IEBC officially denied any involvement with masked and hooded men observed patrolling Ol Kalou during the ongoing mini-polls. Deputy President Gachagua accused the Kenyan Police Service and the IEBC of mishandling the Ol Kalou mini-election, alleging misuse of resources to instigate chaos.
