United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate John Muchina has conceded defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating his rival from the Democratic Congress Party (DCP), Sammy Kamau Waweru, on his decisive victory. The by-election was held on July 16, 2026, to fill the seat left vacant by the death of former MP David Kariuki.
In a statement issued on July 17, 2026, Muchina said, 'I have called Sammy Kamau Waweru to congratulate him on his victory. The people of Ol Kalou have spoken, and I respect their decision.' He urged his supporters to unite behind the new MP for the development of the constituency.
Sammy Kamau Waweru, a former police officer, secured 23,456 votes against Muchina's 18,789, according to official results from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). The voter turnout was approximately 62%.
Kamau thanked his supporters and called for unity, saying, 'This victory is for all residents of Ol Kalou. I will work tirelessly to address our challenges, including water scarcity and road infrastructure.'
