Tag: Ol Kalou
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The Hidden Risk Behind Gachagua’s Ol Kalou Triumph
Rigathi Gachagua will not be an easy politician to contain or influence going forward after his side’s victory in the Ol Kalou by-election. The win was significant. It signaled that President William Ruto’s UDA is facing serious political resistance in the Mt. Kenya region. However, while the victory strengthens the opposition, it could also elevate…
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Mutahi Ngunyi Tells Ruto to Forget Mt Kenya After UDA’s Ol Kalou Defeat
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has sparked fresh political debate after urging President William Ruto to stop investing political energy in winning back the Mt. Kenya region following UDA’s defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. In a strongly-worded statement, Prof. Ngunyi argued that the by-election outcome was proof that many voters in the region have…
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The Real Winner in Ol Kalou Should Have Been Independent and not UDA or DCP
I wasn’t particularly invested in the Ol Kalou by-election for two reasons. First, I had no direct interest in the contest. Second, neither of the two main rival parties inspired confidence in me. That said, I found myself hoping DCP would defeat UDA for one reason: the government side appeared to be relying on…
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Ol Kalou By-Election Results
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has detailed how votes will be counted and results declared following the close of polling in the #OlKalou parliamentary by-election. According to the commission, vote counting begins immediately after polling stations close at 5pm. Presiding officers are required to open ballot boxes, count ballots and tabulate results at…