Ol Kalou is a do-or-die for Ruto and Gachagua
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has become a high-stakes political battleground between President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Opposition leaders are rallying behind a single candidate to challenge the ruling party's influence in the Mt Kenya region.
Why it matters
The outcome serves as a critical referendum on political control and regional influence in Kenya following a major fallout within the ruling administration.
United opposition leaders during a meeting in Nairobi on January 28, 2026 /ENOS TECHE
The article reports on political maneuvering and campaign strategies from both sides without taking a partisan stance.
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