NAIROBI, Kenya July 9 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that there is a plan to postpone next week’s Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, claiming the government fears losing the contest despite spending heavily in the constituency.

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Gachagua in a statement on Thursday accused President William Ruto’s administration of attempting to influence the outcome of the July 16 by-election through voter bribery, development projects and alleged political interference.

He further claimed that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) was under pressure to postpone the poll if the ruling party was not assured of victory.

“Mr. William Ruto has spent over Kshs. 1 billion on bribes in Ol Kalou Constituency, and it is not working. He has spent Kshs. 10 billion on projects, and it is not working,” Gachagua claimed.

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“He is now pushing the IEBC to postpone the election and give him time to splash more money and see whether it will work.”

The Presidency has not publicly responded to the allegations.

Gachagua further alleged that there were plans to sponsor violence before the election to create grounds for postponing the vote.

“The new plan is to unleash goons this weekend to cause violence and give the IEBC the reason they so desperately need to postpone the election slated for 16th July 2026,” he claimed.

He urged the electoral commission to ensure the by-election proceeds as scheduled, saying residents have a constitutional right to elect their Member of Parliament.

“The IEBC should NOT and must NOT postpone the Ol Kalou by-election. The people of Ol Kalou are ready to elect their new Member of Parliament,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya