Ol Kalou set for by-election amid tight security

The Ol Kalou Constituency is gearing up for a critical by-election scheduled for Thursday, with an extensive security operation in place. Democracy for the Citizens party leader Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to withdraw state agents from Ol Kalou ahead of the by-election if he is confident in his party winning. Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has stated that the Ol Kalou by-election results will not affect Mt Kenya East's backing for the Kenya Kwanza government, affirming the region's continued strong support for the administration. The High Court has issued a temporary reprieve for Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, suspending a hefty fine imposed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).