Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has congratulated Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho on his victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the outcome as a rejection of President William Ruto’s administration despite what he termed widespread intimidation and voter bribery.

In a statement on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Kalonzo claimed the by-election was characterised by a heavy security presence, intimidation of voters and large-scale vote buying.

“Congratulations, Sammy Kamau Ngotho and the DCP on this resounding victory in the Ol Kalou by-election,” Kalonzo said.

He alleged that the National Police Service mounted what he described as a “siege” on Ol Kalou and the wider Nyandarua County during the poll.

“Kenyans have witnessed the sheer siege on Ol Kalou, indeed, on the whole of Nyandarua County, by the National Police Service. Masked men were unleashed to instil fear on wananchi: young and old, men, women and youth alike,” he said.

The opposition leader further accused the government of deploying public resources to influence the outcome of the election.

“Bribery was deployed without shame, and on such a large scale that it can only be described as disgusting. Intimidation became policy by the current regime in their painful attempt to deter the will of the people,” he claimed.

Despite the alleged irregularities, Kalonzo said voters had remained resolute and delivered a message that would resonate beyond the constituency.

“Yet Ol Kalou stood firm. And their message to the people of Kenya is this: stand firm and resolute in the coming months,” he said.

Kalonzo argued that the result was more than the election of a Member of Parliament, saying it reflected growing public dissatisfaction with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

“This is not just a parliamentary seat won. This is a message sent to Mr. Ruto, to his regime, to Kenya, and indeed to the world: WANTAM,” he said, referring to the opposition’s slogan calling for President Ruto to serve only one term.

“You cannot police away the will of a people. You cannot bribe away their conscience. You cannot mask your way into their hearts. Ol Kalou has shown Kenya what is coming in 2027,” he added.

The by-election was held to fill the vacant Ol Kalou parliamentary seat.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) had earlier said the exercise was progressing smoothly, reporting that most polling stations opened on time and that election officials, security agencies and voters had maintained peace throughout the voting process.

Neither the National Police Service nor the Kenya Kwanza administration had immediately responded to Kalonzo’s allegations at the time of publication.