Rift Valley panic: Ruto's 'monumental threat' as registration, vote-securing begins

The DCP's Ol Kalou by-election victory has intensified political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 election.

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DCP's Douglas Kamau Waweru was declared the winner of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election after garnering 35,440 votes to defeat UDA candidate Samuel Muchina. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP)’s victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has sent quakes through the Rift Valley, with a section of political leaders interpreting the outcome as an early warning ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Rift Valley panic: Ruto's 'monumental threat' as registration, vote-securing begins

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