Gachagua expresses trust in DCP candidate after Ol Kalou nomination win
By Emmanuel Rono, May 12, 2026The Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party, Rigathi Gachagua, has congratulated Sammy Kamau Ngotho after he won the DCP nominations to become the party’s parliamentary candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou by-election.
In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Gachagua said the party was confident of victory in the July 16, 2026, by-election and urged the candidate to remain close to the people.
The former deputy president said the party leadership had faith in both the candidate and the residents of Ol Kalou, expressing optimism that DCP would emerge victorious in the by-election polls.
Gachagua praised residents who turned up to participate in the party primaries, saying the exercise reflected democratic values and the people’s desire to choose their preferred leader.
“Our Party, DCP, has faith in you and the people of Olkalou that we shall get a win in the July 16, 2026, by-elections. As we hand you the party certificate today, engage the people of Olkalou and listen to them.on how they wish to be led. This is as articulated in our party philosophy,” Gachagua stated.
“I salute the people of Olkalou for coming out to vote during the party primaries and choosing the leader they want to carry the flag of their party.”
This came after a successful nomination, which, according to the deputy party leader, has been admired by everyone, including the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
Focus on by-elections
Samuel Kamau Ngotho won the Ol Kalou Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party ticket with 12,957 votes.
In an exercise held in the constituency on Saturday, May 9, 2026, it saw a fair turnout and went past midnight. Ngotho, who also doubles as the DCP coordinator in the county, defeated his opponents in a race that attracted nine candidates.
The second runner-up, Paul Waiganjo, came a distant second with 4,978 votes, while Peter Karanja came third with 3,919 votes.
The turnout dwarfed that of the UDA, where the leading candidate, Samuel Muchina Nyaga, emerged victorious, clinching the ticket for the ruling party.
Muchina, the UDA victor, who is a former personal assistant to the late MP David Kiaraho, secured 3,221 votes.
He narrowly defeated his closest rival, George Wambugu Kanuri (alias Delight), who garnered 3,077 votes.