Kenya: Ngotho Sworn in Amid Drama Over DCP Celebrations in National Assembly

Kenya: Ngotho Sworn in Amid Drama Over DCP Celebrations in National Assembly

Nairobi -- Ol Kalou Member of Parliament Sammy Douglas Waweru Ngotho was on Tuesday sworn into the National Assembly following his victory in the July 16 by-election, in a ceremony briefly disrupted by jubilant lawmakers allied to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).

DCP's Sammy Kamau sworn in as Ol Kalou MP

Kamau officially takes office after taking the oath before the National Assembly Speaker

Money and politics: Lessons from Ol Kalou

Democracy in Kenya cannot thrive where elections are determined by the highest bidder instead of the will of the people.

Blow to RUTO as another Governor quits UDA and joins GACHAGUA’s DCP ahead of the 2027 elections

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - President William Ruto has suffered a major blow in his re‑election bid after Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and officially joined former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). The defection comes barely three weeks after DCP clinched victory in the hotly contested Ol Kalou parliamentary by‑election. In a statement on Wednesday, July 29…

Another Governor Joins DCP After Ol Kalou Victory

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Another Governor Joins DCP After Ol Kalou Victory Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) following the party’s victory in the Ol Kalou contest. DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua announced the governor’s move on July 29, while addressing the nation from Wamunyoro, accompanied by Nyandarua leaders. “I am delighted to receive Governor Kiarie Badilish…

"Time for Campaigns and Celebrations Are Over": Gachagua to Ol Kalou MP

Rigathi Gachagua congratulates Kamau Ngotho on becoming Ol Kalou MP, urging him to prioritise constituents and deliver on promises despite government pressure.