The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has cleared nine candidates to contest the Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election set for July 16, 2026.
Speaking after receiving their nomination certificates, the candidates promised to conduct peaceful campaigns as competition intensifies among major political parties, including DCP, UDA and Jubilee.
DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho arrived at the IEBC offices in Ol-Kalou, Nyandarua County, with a convoy of supporters before successfully presenting his nomination papers. After his clearance, he promised reforms aimed at improving access to education support.
“You will no longer have to queue for bursary forms for your children. The money will be sent directly to schools,” he said.
UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah was also cleared to vie for the seat. Accompanied by senior party leaders, Nyagah pledged to deliver development and effective leadership to residents if elected.
The Jubilee Party is seeking to retain the seat previously held by former MP David Kiaraho, who won it during the 2022 General Election on a Jubilee ticket.
People’s Renaissance Movement candidate Timothy Kamau attracted attention after arriving at the IEBC offices riding a donkey. He used the occasion to campaign and position himself as a symbol of political change in the constituency.
Other candidates cleared by the IEBC are Edwin Muchiri (PNU), Stephen Wanyoike (NLP), Rachael Njoroge, Edward Mwaniki (Kenya Moja Movement) and Abdifatah Hussein (Federal Party of Kenya).
The clearance exercise officially marks the beginning of campaigns, with a tough contest expected between UDA and DCP as both parties seek to strengthen their influence in the Mt Kenya region.
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