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DCP Candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho Wins Ol Kalou By-election

The UDA party suffered a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho emerging victorious. President William Ruto now faces a setback following this result, signaling a need to revise his re-election strategy. Recent political developments are casting doubt on the political influence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in the Mt Kenya region. The constituency of Ol Kalou has a long-standing history of political independence, dating back to 1975, demonstrating a pattern of voter defiance against prevailing political tides.

How UDA lost Ol Kalou

How UDA lost Ol Kalou

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How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

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Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat

Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat

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How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes

How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes

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Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession

Cracks widen in Rift as factions clash over Ruto succession

A power struggle is brewing in the Rift Valley region, with a Cabinet Secretary and a Senator reportedly in a heated dispute over who will succeed President William Ruto. The conflict highlights emerging political tensions within the region.

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How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

How Ol Kalou defeat has forced Ruto back to the drawing board

President William Ruto faces a setback following a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, signaling a need to revise his re-election strategy.

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How UDA lost Ol Kalou

How UDA lost Ol Kalou

The UDA party suffered a significant defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with the DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho emerging victorious.

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Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat

Bleak future for Kindiki after Ol Kalou defeat

Recent political developments, including a significant defeat in Ol Kalou, are casting doubt on the political influence of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in the Mt Kenya region.

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How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes

How rebellious Ol Kalou voters have frustrated previous regimes

The constituency of Ol Kalou has a long-standing history of political independence, dating back to 1975, demonstrating a pattern of voter defiance against prevailing political tides.

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People’s IEBC: Lessons from Ol Kalou tallying plan

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People’s IEBC: Lessons from Ol Kalou tallying plan

A citizen-led election monitoring platform, People's IEBC, piloted its vote verification technology during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, encountering both successes and significant challenges.

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Sifuna hints at 2027 State House bid, says he's lost everything Raila left him

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Sifuna hints at 2027 State House bid, says he's lost everything Raila left him

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared his readiness to vie for the presidency in 2027, potentially transforming the Linda Mwananchi movement into a significant electoral force opposing President William Ruto.

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After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate

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After Ol-Kalou mini-poll setback, Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Ruto to pick Western running mate

Following a setback in the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenya Kwanza leaders are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya, citing a potential decline in support from the Mt Kenya region.

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ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bid

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ODM, UDA begin joint manifesto talks as leaders rally behind Ruto's re-election bid

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have initiated negotiations for a joint manifesto, signalling a significant political partnership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

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After Ol-Kalau Mini-Polls Setback, Kenya Kwanza Urges Ruto to Pick Western Running Mate

Following a perceived setback in the Ol-Kalau mini-polls, leaders within the Kenya Kwanza coalition are urging President William Ruto to select a running mate from Western Kenya.

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Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote

Against all odds: How Ol Kalou guarded the vote

Despite claims of an attempted voter disruption, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate secured a decisive victory in Ol Kalou.

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Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia

Why MCAs boycotted Murkomen's event in Trans Nzoia

The commissioning of a new facility at the Trans-Nzoia County Assembly by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was met with a boycott by county leaders.

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Ol Kalou chronicles: Of Kikuyu songs, Ruto's response and trending headline

Ol Kalou chronicles: Of Kikuyu songs, Ruto's response and trending headline

The Ol Kalou Constituency by-election in Nyandarua County was a spectacle of humour, drama, and reactions. The article hints at notable Kikuyu songs and a response from President Ruto.

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We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

We are allowed by Constitution to campaign; Wetang'ula and Kingi tell court

The Speakers of Kenya's Parliament are asserting their constitutional right to engage in political campaigns, challenging a court petition that seeks to restrict them.

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How Sifuna's Senate ouster strips him of power, influence and privileges

How Sifuna's Senate ouster strips him of power, influence and privileges

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been removed as Senate Deputy Minority Whip, marking a significant loss of power, influence, and privileges.

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Gunmen, goons and fear: Shame of Ol Kalou ‘State’ terror

Gunmen, goons and fear: Shame of Ol Kalou ‘State’ terror

Nation Media Group journalists were attacked by hooded gunmen carrying assault rifles during the Ol Kalou by-election, raising serious security concerns and questions about Kenya's preparedness for future elections.

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Linda Mwananchi vows to strengthen grassroots network

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.

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DCP win a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027

DCP win a manifestation of what awaits Ruto in 2027

The leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, believes his party's recent victory in the Ol Kalou by-election is a sign of future success for President William Ruto in 2027.

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Of Kikuyu's songs impact, Ruto's response after Ol Kalou polls and trending Standard headline

Of Kikuyu's songs impact, Ruto's response after Ol Kalou polls and trending Standard headline

The Ol Kalou Constituency by-election in Nyandarua County was a colourful event, generating humor, drama, and various reactions before, during, and after the polls. Discussions around Kikuyu songs' impact and President Ruto's response have also emerged.

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How DCP guarded the vote

How DCP guarded the vote

In Ol Kalou on July 16, 2026, voters faced allegations of attacks by armed men, but the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate secured a decisive victory against the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

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Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders

Forget Ol kalou loss and focus on development, Ruto tells leaders

President William Ruto is urging leaders to prioritize development over political outcomes, particularly following the Ol kalou parliamentary by-election loss. He made these remarks while hosting grassroots leaders from Bungoma County.

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Oburu reveals joint ODM, UDA manifesto in the works

Oburu reveals joint ODM, UDA manifesto in the works

ODM party leader Dr Oburu Oginga has 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.

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MCAs boycott CS Murkomen event in Trans Nzoia

MCAs boycott CS Murkomen event in Trans Nzoia

Members of the Trans Nzoia County Assembly, allied with Governor George Natembeya, boycotted the commissioning of a new center by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, leading to a dispute over the project's official opening.

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Petition filed to limit nominated MCAs tenure to one term

Petition filed to limit nominated MCAs tenure to one term

A petition has been filed in the Kenyan Senate seeking to impose a strict one-term limit for Members of County Assembly (MCAs) who are nominated through party lists.

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Two political realities? Ruto's Mt Kenya East-West puzzle after Ol Kalou loss

Two political realities? Ruto's Mt Kenya East-West puzzle after Ol Kalou loss

A recent by-election loss in Nyandarua's Ol Kalou constituency has highlighted a growing political divide within President William Ruto's Mt Kenya support base, creating a complex challenge for his re-election strategy.

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Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslide

Ruto breaks silence over DCP Ol Kalou landslide

Following a significant by-election victory by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), President William Ruto has called for national unity, urging Kenyans to reject divisive politics.

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Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos

Gachagua claims 68 women raped by police in Ol Kalou chaos

Rigathi Gachagua, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, has accused police of rape and violence during the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election in Nyandarua County.

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Gachagua: DCP to field candidates across 47 counties in 2027

Gachagua: DCP to field candidates across 47 counties in 2027

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced plans for his party to contest all 47 counties in the 2027 General Election, aiming to challenge President William Ruto's administration.

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How Ruto met Oburu and Ole Kina at night, ordered Sifuna's removal

How Ruto met Oburu and Ole Kina at night, ordered Sifuna's removal

President William Ruto reportedly played a central role in the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip.

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Voter bribery, goonism define Ol Kalou mini-poll

Voter bribery, goonism define Ol Kalou mini-poll

The Ol Kalou mini-poll was marred by widespread voter bribery and violence, with reports of masked men, chaos, and tear gas disrupting the electoral process.

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