DCP vows free and fair nomination as it conducts Ol Kalou by-election primaries
By Mustafa Juma, May 9, 2026The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has pledged to conduct free, fair, and transparent party primaries as it selects its candidate for the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala took to his official Facebook page on Saturday, May 9, 2026, to make the assurance as party members headed to the polls to choose their flagbearer ahead of the July 16, 2026, by-election.
Malala reaffirmed the party’s commitment to credible internal democracy, saying the exercise would reflect the will of party members in Ol Kalou Constituency.
“The Democracy for the Citizens Party reaffirms its commitment to free, fair, and transparent nominations,” Malala stated.
“As we conduct our party primaries in Ol Kalou Constituency today, we wish all aspirants success. May the most qualified candidate secure the party’s ticket to represent the people of Ol Kalou,” he added.
In a letter dated April 27, 2026, and signed by the party’s secretary general, Hezron Obaga, the party said the exercise will run from 6 am to 5 pm across all gazetted polling stations in Ol Kalou Constituency.
The party said it will follow electoral laws and its internal nomination rules during the process.
Battle for Ol Kalou seat intensifies
The primaries come amid heightened political activity in Ol Kalou, with major political parties positioning themselves ahead of the crucial by-election.
The constituency has attracted national attention as parties seek to test their grassroots strength and influence in the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
UDA primaries in Ol Kalou
The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has officially unveiled Samuel Muchina Nyaga as its candidate for the upcoming contest.
In a statement shared on X on Saturday, May 9, 2026, UDA congratulated Muchina after he emerged victorious in a hotly contested party primary held on Friday, May 8.
According to results released by the party, Muchina secured 3,221 votes to clinch the nomination certificate after edging out his closest rival, George Wambugu Kanuri, who garnered 3,077 votes.
The closely fought contest attracted ten aspirants, highlighting the high political stakes surrounding the by-election in Ol Kalou Constituency.
Other candidates included Peter Njoroge Mugo, who garnered 1,049 votes, Mary Nyokabi Kamau, who managed 406 votes, Peter Chuchu Njuguna, who garnered 158 votes, and Maina Kiambati, who managed 96 votes.
Others are Joseph Ndirangu (90 votes), Ezekiah Kamweru (66 votes), Daniel Ndungu (52 votes), and Stanley Mwangi (43 votes).