United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate for the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election, Samuel Muchina Nyagah, has vowed to prioritise development and service delivery if elected, saying his campaign is anchored on addressing the needs of residents.

Speaking at the UDA headquarters after receiving a nomination certificate on May 14, 2026, Muchina said he is fully committed to working for the people of Ol Kalou and ensuring that local development challenges are addressed.

“Tunasimamia progress ya Ol Kalou Constituency na ndiyo sababu tukajitoa ili tuweze kufanya yale ambayo wananchi wa Ol Kalou yatawafaidia. Kwa hivyo sisi tukiwa tumesimama hapa, nikiwa na timu hii ambayo tulikuwa tunashindana nao, we were standing, and we were contesting for progress for the people of Ol Kalou,” Muchina stated.

Development-driven politics

According to Muchina, his bid is driven by a desire to bring tangible change to the constituency, promising to champion projects that improve livelihoods and strengthen service delivery at the grassroots.

He noted that he will work together with the team they were competing with for the nominations, stating that they prioritised politics of progress to people of Ol Kalou rather than politics of hate.

“Na sisi tunasema ya kwamba, hii timu ambayo mnaiona hapa, hata wakati tulikuwa tunashindana, sisi tulisema ya kwamba hatutashindana kwa matusi, sisi tulisema hatutashindana kwa maneno ya mdomo, sisi tulisema ya kwamba tutashindana kwa sera ambazo zitafaidi mwananchi wa Ol Kalou,” Muchina stated.

UDA party primaries’ results in Ol Kalou

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).

UDA National Elections Board member Jimmy Kahindi officially handed Muchina the nomination certificate during an event held at Mumbi Primary School.