While elections produce both winners and losers, the real loser in Ol Kalou was not UDA's candidate but the State itself.

As residents of Ol Kalou in Nyandarau County, head to the polls today, it is not clear whether the by-election outcome will reflect the will of voters, a report has established.

The Ol Kalou electorate goes to the ballot today to elect their MP, in a by-election process that has been marred by violence, massive bribery, use of public resources to induce…

The Ol Kalou electorate goes to the ballot today to elect their MP, in a by-election process that has been marred by violence, massive bribery, use of public resources to induce…

DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho opened a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou by-election, signalling a major opposition victory despite an intensive UDA campaign.

DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho opened a commanding lead in the Ol Kalou by-election, signalling a major opposition victory despite an intensive UDA campaign.

According to DCP leaders, the party had anticipated violence similar to that witnessed during last year's by-elections in Mbeere North and Malava.

Methu is free to criticise Kenya Kwanza. But he should remember that Mt Kenya votes alone can’t produce a president.

While elections produce both winners and losers, the real loser in Ol Kalou was not UDA's candidate but the State itself.

Good political entrepreneurs will want to execute their own “Ol Kalou strategies.” And I bet Gachagua and his team will be delighted to support them.

Despite spending heavily in Ol Kalaou, in what Gachagua claims amounted to Sh1.2 billion of handouts, Ruto’s UDA only managed a paltry 5,000 votes.

The lead-up to the Ol Kalou by-election was highly tense, marked by chaotic campaign trails and alleged intimidation.

The Ol Kalou by-election victory by DCP’s Sammy Kamau Ngotho has sparked political debate and social media reactions, with the result viewed as a warning sign for UDA.

Electoral manipulation across East and Southern Africa follows recurring patterns rather than isolated incidents.