Voting in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election entered its final hours on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with thousands of voters turning out across the constituency to choose a new Member of Parliament following the death of former MP David Kiaraho.
Polling stations opened at 6am, with voting reported to be peaceful as security officers were deployed across the constituency to maintain order.
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate Samuel Muchina, who cast his vote at Huruma Primary School in the morning, said he was confident of victory but would respect the final decision of voters.
“I am ready for the outcome because I know I am winning. If I lose, it is okay. I will follow the law,” Muchina said.
He praised the security arrangements and voter participation, saying the turnout demonstrated the electorate’s commitment to exercising their democratic right.
However, Muchina raised concerns over an alleged incident in which one of his campaign vehicles was burnt overnight while transporting party agents in Mugumo. He said the situation was later contained.
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau also cast his ballot at A.C. Ol Kalou Primary School and commended the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for what he described as a smooth voting process.
“I have just cast my vote, and I am very happy with the speed at which the IEBC is working,” Kamau said.
He added that voter turnout at polling stations he had visited was encouraging.
Other candidates, including Timothy Kamau and Wilson Kagwa, also participated in the voting exercise at their respective polling stations.
Voting continued in the 144 polling stations across Nyandarua County, where more than 73,000 registered voters were expected to participate before the close of polling and the start of counting.
– Daisy Achieng
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