Voting is officially underway in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, with polling stations opening at 6:00 a.m. as residents turn out to elect their next Member of Parliament. The exercise began peacefully, with leading candidates among the first to cast their ballots while urging voters to participate in large numbers.
Highlights
- Polling stations opened at 6:00 a.m. across Ol Kalou Constituency.
- UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyaga and DCP’s Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru voted early.
- Muchina praised the peaceful and orderly voting process.
- He urged residents to turn out in large numbers and vote.
- The candidate also called for unity and peaceful coexistence throughout the election.
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Voting Kicks Off Peacefully
Residents of Ol Kalou Constituency have begun casting their votes in a closely watched parliamentary by-election, with polling stations opening as scheduled at 6:00 a.m. under the supervision of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
The contest has attracted significant attention, with UDA’s Samuel Muchina Nyaga and DCP’s Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru emerging as the leading contenders in the race.
Muchina Casts His Vote
After casting his ballot on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Muchina took to his X account to express gratitude for the peaceful atmosphere witnessed at polling stations.
He thanked IEBC officials, security agencies, party agents and all stakeholders for ensuring the voting exercise was conducted in a calm, transparent and orderly manner.
“This morning, I proudly exercised my democratic right by casting my vote. I thank God that the voting process has been peaceful, orderly and smooth. I sincerely thank the IEBC officials, security personnel, party agents and every stakeholder for ensuring a calm and transparent voting process,” he said.
Appeal for High Voter Turnout
The UDA candidate encouraged eligible voters to continue turning up at polling stations to exercise their constitutional right, while also appealing for their support in the election.
He further called on residents to maintain peace, unity and respect for one another throughout the electoral process, stressing the importance of safeguarding the constituency’s stability regardless of the outcome.
As voting continues across Ol Kalou, all eyes will be on the final tally as residents decide who will represent them in the National Assembly.
