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Voting underway in high-interest Ol Kalou by-election
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Voting underway in high-interest Ol Kalou by-election

The contest has drawn widespread interest, with nine candidates seeking to win the seat in a race expected to offer an early indication of the political contest ahead of the 2027 General Election. Among those in the race are Samuel Muchina Nyagah of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), and Timothy Kamau of the People's Renaissance Movement (PRM).

National Lands Commission Chief Executive Officer Kabale Tache when appeared before a joint sitting of the National Assembly Committee on Energy and the Senate Committee on Energy on 16th,February 2026 in Parliament. Photo/David Bogonko Nyokang’i
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NLC blames funding constraints for staffing shortfall, pledges to improve disability inclusion

The audit questioned the Commission's compliance with the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2023, which requires public institutions to ensure that at least five per cent of their workforce comprises persons with disabilities.

Vihiga Senator and Senate County Public Investment Committee Chairperson Godfrey Osotsi during a past meeting in Parliament. Photo/Handout.
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Senator Osotsi demands answers on Sh2 billion fund for protest victim

The senator said the allocation of Sh2 billion had offered hope to families affected by protest-related violence, but many continue to struggle with the loss of loved ones, injuries, trauma and uncertainty over when or whether they will receive compensation.

ELOG Chairperson Victor Nyongesa/HANDOUT
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ELOG warns of vote buying, disruptions and violence ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

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

UDA tells IEBC to ignore Gachagua claims, conduct fair Ol Kalou by-election
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UDA tells IEBC to ignore Gachagua claims, conduct fair Ol Kalou by-election

In a letter dated July 15 to IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan dismissed Gachagua's claims that the commission could be involved in plans to manipulate Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary poll, arguing that the allegations were unsupported by evidence and politically motivated

Over 1,000 police deployed as IG Kanja issues tough warning ahead of Ol Kalou by-election
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Over 1,000 police deployed as IG Kanja issues tough warning ahead of Ol Kalou by-election

Speaking during a media briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Kanja said the National Police Service had put in place elaborate security measures ahead of Thursday's by-election, assuring residents that they would be able to exercise their democratic rights in a peaceful, secure and credible environment.