Kindiki congratulates DCP's Sammy Waweru as Ol Kalou tally puts him ahead
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated Sammy Waweru on his lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. While official results are pending, Kindiki praised the conduct of the campaign and the UDA candidate's performance.
Why it matters
The by-election results serve as a bellwether for political sentiment in Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki./DPCS Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho following Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, even as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is yet to officially declare the winner.
Kindiki's message came as provisional results from the ongoing tallying process showed Waweru holding a commanding lead of more than 5,000 votes, while United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina had garnered just over 800 votes. The IEBC is expected to declare the winner after verifying and tabulating results from all polling stations.
In his statement, the Deputy President urged Waweru to unite the people of Ol Kalou and serve all constituents without discrimination.
"Congratulations, Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau Ngotho, on your imminent victory in the by-election held today for the MP seat for the Ol Kalou constituency. Unite the residents and serve them all without distinction," Kindiki said.
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