Samuel Muchina Nyagah Cleared by UDA to Contest Ol Kalou Parliamentary Seat

By Gedion Nzyoki-
  • UDA has officially cleared Samuel Muchina Nyagah as its flag bearer for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election following internal party primaries
  • The nomination process was described as orderly and competitive, with party leadership expressing confidence in the unity and strength of the outcome
  • Nyagah is now set to join a competitive race against candidates from other major parties ahead of the July 16, 2026 by-election
Nairobi, Kenya | May 14, 2026 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has officially cleared Samuel Muchina Nyagah to contest the Ol Kalou Constituency parliamentary seat after issuing him with a Certificate of Nomination following the party’s internal primaries.

Samuel Muchina Nyagah receiving his nomination certificate from UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan. Photo: UDA (Facebook)

Nyagah was confirmed as the party’s flag bearer after a closely contested nomination exercise in which he garnered 3,221 votes, narrowly beating George Wambugu Kanuri, who came second with 3,077 votes. The exercise was conducted under the supervision of UDA’s internal election structures.

Speaking on Thursday morning at the UDA headquarters after receiving his nomination certificate, Nyagah thanked the party leadership and the people of Ol Kalou for entrusting him with the UDA ticket, pledging to champion inclusive development if elected.

Meanwhile, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan expressed confidence in the nomination process, commending the National Elections Board (NEB) for conducting what he described as free, fair, and credible primaries. 
He further noted that only one dispute was recorded and was successfully resolved by the Electoral and Nomination Dispute Resolution Committee (ENDRC), chaired by Dr. Adrian Kamotho.
The Secretary General also expressed confidence that the party would secure victory not only in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election but also in the Emurua Dikirr by-election, which kicked off on Thursday morning.


Samuel Muchina Nyagah poses for a photo after receiving his party nomination certificate. Photo: UDA (Facebook)

In a show of unity, several aspirants who participated in the primaries—including Mary Nyokabi, Peter Njoroge Mugo, Peter Chuchu Njuguna, Maina Kiambati, Joseph Ndirangu, Ezekiah Kamweru, Daniel Ndungu, and Stanley Mwangi—pledged their support for Nyagah’s candidature.

On her part, Nyandarua County Woman Representative Hon. Faith Gitau welcomed the nomination outcome while also acknowledging ongoing development projects across Nyandarua County under President William Ruto’s administration.

Other party officials present during the issuance of the nomination certificate included NEB Chairperson Anthony Mwaura, Dr. Adrian Kamotho, former Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, party directors, and Members of the Nyandarua County Assembly (MCAs).

Nyagah is expected to face DCP Party candidate Sammy Ngotho, who secured 12,957 votes in his party’s nomination exercise held on May 9, 2026, as well as Jubilee Party’s Engineer Wilson Kigwa in a highly contested by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026.




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