In a statement issued on June 3, 2026, the coalition said leaders had agreed to back one candidate through a scientific selection process involving independent opinion polls and surveys.
The opposition argued that presenting a united front would prevent vote splitting and enhance its prospects in the race scheduled for July 16.
According to the coalition, the chosen candidate will emerge from a data-driven process designed to identify the aspirant with the highest likelihood of securing victory.
According to the coalition, the chosen candidate will emerge from a data-driven process designed to identify the aspirant with the highest likelihood of securing victory.
UAG leaders described the approach as a demonstration of political maturity and a commitment to collective interests rather than individual ambitions.
The Ol Kalou by-election has attracted national attention due to its significance in the politically influential Mt Kenya region.
The Ol Kalou by-election has attracted national attention due to its significance in the politically influential Mt Kenya region.
Analysts view the mini-poll as an important test of political strength ahead of the 2027 General Election, with major parties keen to expand their influence in the area.
The contest became more competitive after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared nine candidates to vie for the seat.
The contest became more competitive after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared nine candidates to vie for the seat.
Among the notable contenders are Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah.
Ngotho has campaigned on promises to streamline access to education support by ensuring bursary funds are sent directly to schools.
Ngotho has campaigned on promises to streamline access to education support by ensuring bursary funds are sent directly to schools.
Nyagah, on the other hand, has pledged to prioritize development projects and improve representation for constituents if elected.
Other candidates in the race include representatives from the Jubilee Party, Party of National Unity (PNU), National Liberal Party, Kenya Moja Movement, Federal Party of Kenya, as well as independent political movements seeking to make an impact in the constituency.
As campaigns gather momentum, the opposition coalition has urged the IEBC, security agencies, and political stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
Other candidates in the race include representatives from the Jubilee Party, Party of National Unity (PNU), National Liberal Party, Kenya Moja Movement, Federal Party of Kenya, as well as independent political movements seeking to make an impact in the constituency.
As campaigns gather momentum, the opposition coalition has urged the IEBC, security agencies, and political stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.
The coalition called for a peaceful, transparent, and credible election free from voter intimidation, bribery, and misuse of public resources.
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