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He maintained that although a victory by the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) would reaffirm the party's growing influence in the region, it should not be interpreted as a definitive predictor of the outcome of the 2027 presidential election
The IEBC also noted that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the poll
Speaking after accompanying Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Waweru to cast his ballot on Thursday, Methu said the electoral process had so far been peaceful and well managed by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
In its preliminary pre-election assessment released on Wednesday, ELOG said the findings were based on reports from 15 Long Term Observers deployed across the constituency's five wards to monitor electoral preparations, political party activities, campaigns, election management, security, and other factors likely to affect the integrity of the electoral process
The Ol Kalou parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of three-term Jubilee MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026, while receiving treatment at Nairobi Hospital
The survey showed UDA enjoying 22% national support, just one percentage point ahead of ODM at 21%, highlighting an increasingly competitive political landscape as the country edges closer to the 2027 General Election.
The July 12 tour by the Linda Mwananchi movement was announced in a notice shared by Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata on July 6. According to the programme, the team will campaign in Kanjuiri, Ngorika, Ol Kalou and Nyahururu from 10am.
Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria revealed the amount being spent on the campaigns, saying he had used Sh1.2 million in a single day, adding that other leaders had also been allocated funds to support the campaign activities.
The Ol Kalou race is shaping up as one of the most closely watched mini polls, not only because of the contest between the two parties, but also because of its political weight in the Mt Kenya region, where Gachagua has repeatedly positioned himself as a key voice.
Mohamed linked the debt issue to broader governance concerns, saying financial mismanagement has weakened service delivery and public trust
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set July 16, 2026, as the date for the by-election, setting the stage for a contest involving Jubilee, the ruling UDA party and the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Thursday, DCP Secretary General John Methu criticised government response mechanisms, arguing that repeated school disasters reflect systemic failure in emergency preparedness and oversight.