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Armed Individuals Clash With Residents During Ol Kalou By-Election
Chaos and tension marred the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election held today in Nyandarua County, as armed and masked individuals clashed with residents. Residents of Ol Kalou spent the night camped outside polling stations in a bid to 'protect' their votes during the Thursday parliamentary by-election. Kenya's Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a thorough investigation into alleged violence during the Ol Kalou by-election, stressing that anyone found responsible for causing disruptions would face arrest. CS Murkomen ordered an investigation after masked armed men lobbed tear gas at crowd in Ol Kalou.
DCP's Sammy Kamau Waweru Wins Ol Kalou Seat in Landslide Victory
Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has won the Member of Parliament seat for Ol Kalou in a decisive victory. The election saw DCP's Sammy Waweru win with 35,440 votes. Leaders across the political spectrum have congratulated Sammy Kamau on his Ol Kalou By-Election victory. The Returning Officer verified results from all 144 polling stations ahead of the official declaration.
Rigathi Gachagua Blames Security Agencies Over Ol Kalou Poll Chaos
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has blamed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the chaotic incidents that disrupted voting in Ol Kalou. Gachagua has declared that the current administration's time in office is over, stating that citizens will reject them in future elections. Rigathi Gachagua stated that William Ruto, today marks the beginning of your retreat and it ends with one term.
‘Ol Kalou By-Election Marks Death of UDA in Mt. Kenya’
Following the DCP victory in Ol Kalou, Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the by-election marks the death of UDA in Mt. Kenya. Politicians from the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) have mocked UDA MP Mwangi Kiunjuri following their victory in Ol Kalou. Kiunjuri was reportedly jeered when he arrived to congratulate the winners, with the phrase "Sema Wantam!" being used against him. DCP's Rigathi Gachagua told Mt Kenya 'traitors' they will be voted out.
Government to Prioritise Siaya for New Administrative Units
The Kenyan government will prioritize Siaya County for the creation of new administrative units to improve access to public services. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo issued a strong appeal to national leaders to refrain from exploiting the youth for political gain. PS Raymond Omollo outlined plans to improve service delivery, education and healthcare in Siaya.
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