Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, the newly elected member of parliament for Ol Kalou constituency in Nyandarua County, made headlines by choosing to travel via public matatu to Nairobi for his swearing-in ceremony.The decision was seen as a gesture of humility, with many Kenyans praising his approach.

Waweru won the July 2026 by-election on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, defeating UDA candidate Samuel Muchina Nyagah by a landslide.This victory marks DCP's first-ever seat in the National Assembly, a significant milestone for the opposition party led by Rigathi Gachagua.Before entering parliament, Waweru served as a political adviser to Gachagua and was the first Member of the County Assembly for Karau Ward.His campaign focused on improving infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic growth in Nyandarua.The event highlighted his commitment to public service and his alignment with DCP's goals.