Former Mukurweini MP Kabando wa Kabando has praised the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) for what he described as its commitment to democratic and transparent nomination processes ahead of the general election.

In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, June 19, 2026, Kabando pointed to the party’s nomination exercise in Ol Kalou as evidence of its commitment to internal democracy and fair competition among aspirants.

“DCP is a party of democracy. Ol Kalou nominations case study,” he said.

Free, fair and transparent nominations

Kabando also commended former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for pledging to ensure free, fair and transparent party primaries as the party prepares to field candidates in the 2027 polls.

“PL Rigathi committed to free, fair & transparent party primaries for 2027 tickets,” he stated.

The former lawmaker said the party’s approach was aimed at fostering unity among its supporters and aspirants, urging members to remain united despite political competition.

“Gather all, scatter none. Wamúnyoro dialogues shaping victory to send Kasongo home,” he said.

UDA, DCP showdown

The Olkalou seat was declared vacant by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) following the death of its long-term serving member of parliament, David Njuguna Kiaraho, who was elected on a Jubilee ticket in the 2022 general elections and was serving on his third term. The by-elections to fill this void are slated for June 16, 2026.

Samuel Kamau Ngotho will fly the Democracy for the Citizens (DCP) party flag in the by-elections after garnering 12,957 votes in the party’s primaries.

In an exercise held in the constituency on Saturday, May 9, 2026, Ngotho, who also doubles as the DCP coordinator in the county, defeated his opponents in a race that attracted nine candidates.