Money and politics: Lessons from Ol Kalou

Angry residents chase away vehicles carrying hooded gunmen at AC Primary School polling station in Ol Kalou on July 16, 2026 after they tried to forcefully enter the polling station during the Ol Kalou by-election.

Photo credit: Boniface Mwangi | Nation Media Group

In recent weeks, Kenyans have been treated to reports on the Ol Kalou by-election that may have left some entertained.

Many are concerned about the huge stupendous amounts spent by candidates and parties and the number of government projects undertaken in one constituency in just a month.

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Note: The results are not exact but very close to the actual.