NJAU: Why Ruto's defeat in Ol Kalou could reshape Mt Kenya politics

The defeat of President William Ruto's UDA party in the Ol Kalou by-election is being analyzed as a significant shift in Mt Kenya's political landscape. Analysts suggest the loss reflects a battle for political perception and momentum between the President and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
Residents of Ol Kalou at a UDA rally ahead of the July 16 by-election, which DCP won /FILE The loss by President William Ruto's UDA party of the parliamentary seat in the Ol Kal o u by-election was more than the loss of a single MP and has wider implications for the Mountain’s political terrain.
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