Cleo Malala, Deputy Party Leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has called on party supporters to stay at polling stations in Ol Kalou constituency during the by-election.The appeal comes as vote counting begins, with Malala declaring DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho the winner before official results are released.

The by-election, triggered by the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho, is seen as a key indicator of political influence between President William Ruto and former DP leader Rigathi Gachagua.Malala warned against efforts to incite chaos to delay the results, emphasizing the importance of democratic process.The IEBC has urged reliance on verified information, while the campaign period saw allegations of voter bribery and security concerns.

The race involves Ngotho competing against UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah and seven others, with 73,480 registered voters across 144 polling stations.