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IEBC gazettes Sammy Waweru as Ol Kalou MP
The gazettement brings to a close an election that drew countrywide attention and unfolded amid political rivalry, violence and claims of voter intimidation.
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Muchina vows to oversee Ol Kalou projects after meeting Ruto
Muchina said President Ruto commended him for conducting what he described as an issue-based campaign that promoted respectful politics
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Oburu to Gachagua: Drop the fight, you already won
Oburu said it was difficult to understand why Gachagua still appeared unhappy after his side emerged victorious. He recalled that the former Deputy President had warned that the by-election would be stolen, but...
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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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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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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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IEBC: Ol Kalou voter turnout stands at 38.2% by 1pm
IEBC said the vote counting process would begin immediately after polling closed at 5 pm, with presiding officers opening ballot boxes and counting votes at polling stations in full view of agents, observers an...
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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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Methu urges early voting, calls for identifiable police in Ol Kalou by-election
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 Indepe...
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Ol Kalou Poll: Police confirm plain-clothes officers, dismiss claims of unmarked cars
His response followed allegations by DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, who claimed some security officers were moving around polling areas in civilian clothes and in vehicles without number plates with t...
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Gachagua says Ol Kalou vote is a chance to restore community's dignity
The former Deputy President also commended young people who had accompanied elderly voters to polling stations, saying they had demonstrated responsibility by ensuring older members of the community were able t...