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Speaking on Radio Generation's Power File show on Monday night, Weke said recent incidents of violence during political activities and by-elections should serve as a warning to political leaders and their supporters.
Jubilee Party leaders from Nakuru, Nyandarua, Embu, Nyeri and Murang’a say divisions within the party are intensifying and accuse Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni and former MP Ngunjiri Wambugu of fuelling wrangles. The concerns follow a court ruling on who can run Jubilee’s party operations.
In a statement addressed to residents of Nyandarua County, Samidoh described Ol Joro Orok as his home and said his personal journey had shaped his desire to serve the constituency.
The government has maintained that it has delivered on several fronts and has previously released performance reports detailing its progress under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
Speaking after the meeting, Gachagua said the governor and the county legislators had committed to defending their seats on DCP tickets and participating in the party's nomination process.
Waweru officially assumed office on Tuesday in the National Assembly after taking the Oath of Office and signing the Oath Register.
Muchina said President Ruto commended him for conducting what he described as an issue-based campaign that promoted respectful politics
According to the Cabinet Secretary, the campaign included the distribution of thousands of six-kilogramme LPG cooking gas cylinders, mattresses, two motorised fishing boats valued at Sh5 million, and 20,000 fish fingerlings to support aquaculture in the constituency
Speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday, Methu described the result as a defining political moment, saying residents had demonstrated that elections could not be decided by campaign spending or state influence.
In a statement released on Sunday, the rights organisation condemned what it described as "state-sponsored terror, voter suppression, and egregious human rights violations" witnessed during the by-election, saying the deployment of armed, masked men in unmarked vehicles represented "a dangerous regression in Kenya's constitutional journey."
The DCP leader called on the Inspector General of Police to act immediately, urged election observers and the media to closely monitor the exercise, and warned against any attempts to undermine the integrity of the poll
The commission also reminded residents that every eligible voter listed in the certified Register of Voters for the constituency must first be identified using the Kenya Integrated Elections Management System (KIEMS) kit before receiving ballot papers.
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).
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
Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday, Omae said Kenya could not afford a repeat of election-related violence witnessed in previous years, urging leaders to exercise restraint and use their influence to foster peace rather than deepen divisions.
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 Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is set to conduct the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election on July 16, 2026.
The IEBC has confirmed that the by-election will be held on July 16, 2026, setting the stage for an intense political battle in Ol Kalou.
Jubilee Party has selected Wilson Kigwa as its candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after internal consultations and nominations. The party says it will campaign on unity, development and accountable leadership.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in Nyandarua urged leaders to lower political temperatures and keep funerals dignified, after Senator John Methu clashed with officials during MP David Kiaraho’s memorial.
Ian, the eldest son, used the occasion to reflect on the life of his father, describing him as a central pillar in his upbringing who shaped his character through guidance, discipline and encouragement.
Kiaraho's death was confirmed by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula in a statement on Sunday.
Governor Badilisha told the senators that the stalling of the JM Memorial County Referral Hospital is a result of terminating the contract with the contractor (Blue Valley Enterprise LTD) and transferring the services to the Department of Defense (DOD).
Nyandarua Governor Badilisha Kiarie faced Senate CPIC scrutiny over delayed municipal autonomy and audit findings exposing weak water billing controls and potential revenue leakage.
Senators attributed the widespread misuse of pesticides to inadequate training, lack of government support, and misinformation among farmers.
The child had gone missing the previous day after her mother sent her to purchase household items from a nearby shop, residents said.
Ichung’wah appealed to Nyandarua residents to put aside political differences and unite in the spirit of development.