People’s Renaissance Movement invites applications for Ol Kalou by-election ticket
By Emmanuel Rono, May 2, 2026The People’s Renaissance Movement has invited applications from its members seeking to contest the upcoming by-election for the Member of the National Assembly seat in Ol Kalou Constituency.
In a notice issued to members and aspirants on Saturday, May 2, 2026, the party said it is acting pursuant to Gazette Notice No. 72 of April 24, 2026 and its internal regulations, and invites applications from qualified members for nomination as the Party candidate in the by-election for the position of Member of the National Assembly.
“The party hereby invites applications from qualified members for nomination as the Party candidate in the by-election for the position of Member of the National Assembly, Olkalau Constituency, Nyandarua County,” PRM stated.
Party’s focus
The announcement is expected to trigger heightened political activity in the constituency as aspirants scramble to secure party backing in what is shaping up to be a competitive race.
The party further indicated that its nomination process will align with national electoral timelines, stating that “the nomination process shall be conducted in line with the timelines set by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).”
Jubilee candidate
In a notice dated Monday, April 27, 2026, the Party extended an invitation to all persons interested to vie in the by-elections through the party.
Worth noting, the by-election follows the death of the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou constituency, the late David Njuguna Kiaraho, who was a member of Jubilee Party.
“FOLLOWING the death of the Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou constituency, Hon. David Njuguna Kiaraho, who was a member of our party and the declaration of the by-election date, 16th July 2026, the party would like to state the following,” the Party said.
UDA and DCP aspirant
Speaking after a consultative meeting held in Nakuru Town, the six aspirants – Bishop Joseph Ndirangu, Kimani Mwangi, Ndung’u Wangenye, Joseph Chuchu, Stanely Kiama, and Peter Mugo – all eyeing the Member of Parliament seat said they will work together and eventually agree on one flag bearer ahead of the July 2026 by-election.
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has stated that all parties within the united opposition will be allowed to field candidates in the upcoming by-election and that there is no need for a single-party arrangement.
He noted that they have now decided to have what he termed a “friendly fire” within the united opposition, where each party is free to face the other.