NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 16 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has congratulated Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on his imminent victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, becoming the highest-ranking government official to publicly acknowledge the apparent outcome even before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the final results.

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Kindiki’s message came as provisional results from 132 of the 144 polling stations showed Waweru holding a commanding lead of 32,433 votes, compared to 4,890 votes for United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah, making a turnaround virtually impossible.

In a statement Thursday night, the Deputy President urged the apparent winner to embrace inclusive leadership and serve all residents regardless of political affiliation.

“Congratulations Sammy Douglas Waweru Kamau on your imminent victory in the by-election held today for the MP seat for Ol Kalou constituency,” Kindiki said.

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“Unite the residents and serve them all without distinction.”

The Deputy President also commended UDA flagbearer Samuel Muchina for what he described as a dignified and issue-based campaign.

“Congratulations Samuel Muchina, our UDA Party candidate, for a good show and a mature, issue-based campaign devoid of insults. You may not have succeeded today, but your star shines bright into the future.”

Kindiki’s remarks marked a notable shift from an earlier message in which he appeared to concede defeat indirectly by likening the Ol Kalou contest to UDA’s earlier victory in the Mbeere North by-election, saying: “Mbeere North: 1. Ol Kalou: 1. Final Match 10 Aug’ 2027.”

The Ol Kalou by-election has emerged as a significant political test in the Mt. Kenya region following the fallout between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, whose DCP party heavily invested in the race.

Despite an intensive campaign by the ruling party that saw Cabinet Secretaries, Members of Parliament and senior UDA officials traverse the constituency over several weeks, provisional results consistently placed Waweru far ahead of his closest rival.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya