Live blog: Chaos, blame-games dominate Ol Kalou by-election

Youths surround a vehicle alleged to belong to Mugithi musician Samidoh in Ol Kalou. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

By Eastleigh Voice Reporter
Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Chaos erupts in Ol Kalou as residents clash with police over plainclothes officers

Lucy Mumbi · 25 minutes ago

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"I feel today the security is well organised, they are everywhere, the security is quite well today, apart from yesterday, where one of my vehicles that was ferrying my agent was burnt by goons, but the situation was controlled," said UDA candidate Muchina Nyagah.

Police officers on guard at Huruma Primary School polling station in Ol Kalou Constituency. (Photo: Barack Oduor)

Security officers have been deployed to maintain order as polling clerks manage the flow of voters, with priority given to the elderly, sick, and persons with disabilities.

Tight security at Kiganjo Primary School in Ol Kalou Constituency as voting continues in the parliamentary by-election. pic.twitter.com/myJ03yI9XV

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Chaos has since been witnessed in constituency pockets, fueled by residents’ protests against the presence of plainclothes police officers amid bribery claims.

Daring youths escort as GSU lorry as it departs after being blocked from accessing St. Joseph’s Catholic Comprehensive School polling station in Ol Kalou. (Photo: Barrack Oduor)

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Daring youths cling onto a GSU lorry as it departs after being blocked from accessing St. Joseph’s Catholic Comprehensive School polling station in Ol Kalou.

15:39

Police fire into the air after being blocked from accessing St. Joseph’s Catholic Comprehensive School polling station in Ol Kalou, after residents questioned why some officers were in plainclothes.

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12:41

Defenders Coalition is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender Allan Ademba, who was arrested while observing the ongoing Ol Kalou parliamentary by‑election.

The Coalition confirmed that Ademba was arrested at around 9:00 am at the AC Comprehensive School Polling Station and is being held at the Ol Kalou Police Station/DCI offices without formal processing or a clear legal basis for his arrest.

11:32

DCP candidate Kamau Ngotho votes at Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station.

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Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha praises Ol Kalou residents for turning out to vote, saying the process has been calm and transparent while urging more voters to cast their ballots before polls close.

10:51

'Niko Kadi' mobilizer Allans Ademba arrested in Ol Kalou. He is reportedly being held at the Ol Kalou Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices.

Tuko Kadi initiative founder Allans Ademba. (X/Allans Ademba)

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Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara accompany the DCP candidate Kamau Ngotho to Ol Kalou Comprehensive School Polling Station, where he is set to cast his vote.