The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has opened applications for aspirants seeking to vie on its ticket in the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency by-election following the death of Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, who was a member of Jubilee. He died on Sunday, March 29, 2026..
In a public notice dated April 26, DCP called on qualified and interested candidates to submit their applications ahead of the mini-poll slated for July 16, 2026. The position up for grabs is that of Member of Parliament for Ol Kalou Constituency.
The DCP party noted that aspirants will be required to pay a non-refundable nomination fee of Sh250,000 for general applicants, while youth and persons with disabilities will pay Sh125,000.
Application forms are available at the party headquarters, and candidates must attach all required documents alongside proof of payment. The party has set May 2, 2026, as the deadline for submission of applications.
“All nomination fees should be paid via: Account Name: Democracy for the Citizens Party Bank: Equity Bank Paybill: 247247 Account Number: 254829. Application forms are available at the Party Headquarters. All applications must be submitted on or before Saturday, May 2, 2026,” DCP noted.
IEBC gives dates for by-election
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has officially scheduled the Ol Kalou Constituency by-election for Thursday, July 16, 2026.
In a public notice released this Sunday, April 26, the commission confirmed that logistical preparations are already underway to guarantee a transparent and credible process as Nyandarua County residents prepare to elect their next Member of the National Assembly.
“Notice of By-Election. By-Election for Member of National Assembly for Olkalou Constituency in Nyandarua County will be held on Thursday, 16th July, 2026,” IEBC stated.
Gachagua, while speaking in an interview with a local station on Monday, April 20, 2026, promised his supporters that the party would hold free and fair nominations that would be transparent and democratic.
“DCP will field a candidate in the Olkalou constituency by-elections. DCP so far has 9 candidates for the by-elections, and I want to guarantee the people of Olkalou free and fair nominations for the party. We want to give the people the chance to decide on their candidate who will be our flagbearer,” Gachagua said.
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