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 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…

Speaking shortly after casting his vote on Thursday, July 16, Kamau said he was optimistic of winning based on the reception he received from voters throughout the campaign period.

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.