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In a statement issued on Monday, Jubilee Secretary-General Moitalel Ole Kenta said that while the party shared concerns over governance, insecurity, shrinking democratic space and the infiltration of criminal gangs into politics, political leaders had a duty to protect the country's economic interests.
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 Radio Generation on Monday, Okango argued that Gachagua's conduct after the opposition's victory had gone beyond ordinary political debate, alleging that his remarks were aimed at inciting the public, delegitimising institutions and deepening ethnic divisions.
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 said the declaration of the results had proved those fears wrong.
Omar insisted that elections should not divide the country, urging Kenyans to embrace democratic outcomes and maintain national unity
Gachagua claimed that armed groups, plainclothes police officers, and hired gangs stormed polling stations while police officers deployed to maintain security failed to intervene
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 party was formed.
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 Assembly
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 despite the obstacles he encountered.
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 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 with the electoral process
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 to participate in the election.