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Manyora warns against masked police as Ol Kalou unrest sparks security debate
He cautioned that such methods risk undermining confidence in state institutions and pushing the country towards instability if left unchecked
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Gachagua returns to Ol Kalou for constituency-wide thank-you tour
The visit comes a day after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) declared Sammy Douglas Waweru the winner of the hotly contested race, handing DCP its first parliamentary seat since the pa...
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DCP's first National Assembly seat sparks wave of congratulations
In a statement issued on Thursday before declaration of the results, Gachagua said the victory reflected the will of the people and secured the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) its first seat in the National...
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I cannot fail the people, says Sammy Waweru after historic Ol Kalou triumph
Addressing supporters after he was declared the winner, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate first thanked God, saying the journey to Parliament had only been possible through divine favour desp...
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DCP's Sammy Waweru sweeps Ol Kalou by-election in landslide win
The wide margin handed DCP its first parliamentary seat since the party was formed and dealt President William Ruto's UDA a major political blow in a contest widely viewed as a key test of political support in...
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IEBC condemns Ol Kalou poll violence, warns perpetrators will face action
The electoral body said it was working with security agencies to identify those behind the incidents and ensure the affected areas remain calm.
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All eyes on Ol Kalou as IEBC begins counting votes
The exercise is now taking place at polling stations across the constituency under the watch of candidates' agents, accredited observers and the media before results are forwarded for constituency tallying.
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Muturi calls for urgent probe into mobile-money bribery allegations in Ol Kalou by-election
In a statement issued on Thursday, Muturi urged IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon and law enforcement agencies to immediately investigate allegations that voters had received cash through mobile money platforms...
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Gachagua alleges plot to disrupt Ol Kalou by-election, demands police action
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...
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Teargas, armed men and clashes disrupt Ol Kalou by-election
The violence, which unfolded during the final hours of polling, came amid heightened political tensions and followed allegations by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that there were attempts to interfere...
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Kirwa warns divided opposition could hand Ruto second term
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 outc...
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IEBC calls for evidence-based complaints as Ol Kalou by-election continues
The IEBC also noted that comprehensive security arrangements had been put in place to safeguard the integrity of the poll