National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has officially declared the seat vacant, paving the way for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to initiate the by-election process.
This has triggered early political maneuvering, particularly from opposition leaders eager to reclaim lost ground.
Among the first to signal readiness was Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K).
Among the first to signal readiness was Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP-K).
He emphasized that the opposition will approach the mini-poll as a united front, replicating strategies used in previous by-elections such as Mbeere North and Malava.
In those contests, coalition partners agreed to back a single candidate based on regional strength—a formula Wamalwa says will be applied in Ol Kalou.
“We are working together,” Wamalwa stated, highlighting past cooperation among opposition outfits, including instances where parties stepped down in favor of stronger candidates.
Caroli Omondi, who also serves as secretary-general of Azimio la Umoja, expressed confidence that the opposition will secure victory.
“We are working together,” Wamalwa stated, highlighting past cooperation among opposition outfits, including instances where parties stepped down in favor of stronger candidates.
Caroli Omondi, who also serves as secretary-general of Azimio la Umoja, expressed confidence that the opposition will secure victory.
He dismissed previous wins by the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), alleging electoral irregularities and vowing that such issues will not recur in the upcoming contest.
The by-election is also expected to serve as a major political test for Rigathi Gachagua and his Democratic Change Party (DCP).
The by-election is also expected to serve as a major political test for Rigathi Gachagua and his Democratic Change Party (DCP).
Analysts view the race as a referendum on Gachagua’s influence in the Mt. Kenya region and whether he can firmly establish himself as the area’s political kingpin.
Meanwhile, plans are underway for Kiaraho’s burial, which will take place in Tigoni, Limuru Constituency, in line with his wishes.
Meanwhile, plans are underway for Kiaraho’s burial, which will take place in Tigoni, Limuru Constituency, in line with his wishes.
As leaders and residents prepare to pay their final respects, political temperatures continue to rise, with the Ol Kalou by-election shaping up to be a defining contest in Kenya’s evolving political landscape.
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