Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has congratulated the people of Ol Kalou following the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) victory in the constituency’s by-election.

In a statement shared on his social media platforms on Friday, July 17, 2026, Sifuna praised the electorate for resisting what he described as attempts to influence the outcome of the poll through bribery, violence, intimidation and the use of state machinery.

The former Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General also congratulated DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Waweru and the party leadership for securing what he termed a resounding victory.

“Hats off to the people of Ol Kalou. Everything was thrown at you: bribery, violence, intimidation, and state power, but you stood firm. Congratulations to Sammy Kamau and the entire DCP team for that resounding victory,” Sifuna said.

Ngotho’s win

The DCP candidate emerged victorious in the hotly contested by-election, dealing a major political blow to the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), whose candidate Samuel Muchina had enjoyed the backing of President William Ruto and senior Kenya Kwanza leaders during the campaign period.

Orengo’s remarks

Siaya Governor James Orengo, on his side, has said the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election is a strong indication of changing political fortunes ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a statement on his X account on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Orengo described the outcome as a triumph for ordinary Kenyans, saying the electorate had sent a powerful political message to President William Ruto’s administration.

“DCP’s Sammy Douglas Waweru’s decisive win in Ol Kalou represents a triumph for ordinary citizens. It is a clear signal that the ground has shifted, and President Ruto should prepare for a single term,” Orengo said.

Orengo said the outcome demonstrated that ordinary citizens were determined to chart a new political direction ahead of the 2027 general election.

Orengo urged opposition supporters across the country to unite, saying the coalition’s success would depend on bringing together communities from different regions.

“Tunampatia kongole Bwana Gachagua kwa kuwa kwa mstari wa mbele ya kupigana na Kasongo,” he said, before leading supporters in chants of, “Kasongo apigwe ama asipigwe?”

“Sasa watu wa Kisumu washikane na watu wa Nyeri. Hiyo inawezekana?… Tutafanya kazi pamoja ndio tuendelee mbele,” he said.