The Africa Report·4 min read·medium
Gachagua warns of violent Kenya 2027 election after Ol Kalou clashes
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The Africa Report, AFP
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A by-election in Ol Kalou, Kenya, was marred by violence, including the use of tear gas and assaults on journalists by masked men. The incident has raised concerns about potential instability ahead of the 2027 presidential elections.
The 16 July Ol Kalou by-election was called following the death of the MP for the constituency. The main candidates represent President William Ruto ’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), led by his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua.
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