Two men were killed during the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election in Nyandarua County after armed men stormed polling stations, sparking widespread condemnation from local leaders.

The victims included a truck driver and father of three, James Muigai Mwathi, who was beaten to death outside a polling station before reaching his family.Ol Kalou MP-elect Sammy Ngotho confirmed the deaths, criticizing the government and IEBC for their silence on the violence.

Nyandarua Senator John Methu accused four regional leaders of complicity, alleging that vehicles linked to political offices were used to ferry armed attackers.

Methu claimed staff from political offices guided the assailants through local routes, with one vehicle (a Prado KAS) owned by a kinangop office employee.Ngotho visited the victim's family to offer condolences and called for accountability.Kiambaa MP John Njuguna denied involvement in organizing the violence, stating he was present to check on UDA mobilizers.The incident highlights tensions over electoral security and political accountability in the region.