Provisional results from the Ol Kalou constituency by-election show Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) candidate Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru leading with 14,498 votes, representing 86.6% of the counted ballots.

The results, shared by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua on social media, indicate Waweru's strong position over rivals like UDA's Samuel Muchina Nyagah, who secured 2,218 votes (12.8%).

Other candidates, including Jubilee Party's Wilson Mwaniki Kigwa and National Liberal Party's Stephen Wanyoike Waithaka, trailed significantly.Voter turnout stood at 54.7%, with counting ongoing at 99 tallying centres.The by-election is seen as a key test for DCP's grassroots support ahead of the 2027 General Election.Gachagua's party faces scrutiny over alleged electoral fraud claims, adding tension to the race.

The results highlight Waweru's dominance in Nyandarua County, where the constituency is located, but the final outcome remains pending as counting continues.The article underscores the political significance of the by-election for DCP's future prospects in Kenya's electoral landscape.