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Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has appealed to the people of Ol Kalou Constituency to uphold peace and unity as they prepare to elect their next Member of Parliament, urging all political leaders and supporters to respect the democratic process and allow voters to make their choice freely.
Speaking ahead of the highly anticipated by-election, Waiguru emphasized that democracy can only flourish in an environment where peace, tolerance and respect for the rule of law are upheld. She’s called on candidates, political parties and their supporters to avoid acts of intimidation, violence or any form of disruption that could undermine the credibility of the election.
The governor said every eligible voter deserves the opportunity to cast their ballot without fear or interference, adding that peaceful elections are essential in strengthening Kenya’s democratic institutions.
“We must demonstrate that democracy thrives where peace prevails. Every citizen should be free to choose their preferred leader without intimidation or disruption,” Waiguru said.
At the same time, the Kirinyaga governor expressed confidence in the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate, Hon. Samuel Muchina Nyaga, describing him as a capable leader with the vision and commitment to transform Ol Kalou through close collaboration with the National Government.
According to Waiguru, electing leaders who maintain strong working relationships with the national administration is crucial in accelerating development projects and ensuring government resources reach the grassroots.
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She noted that Ol Kalou stands to benefit from improved infrastructure, enhanced agricultural support, expanded economic opportunities and better public services if the constituency embraces leadership focused on partnership and development.
Waiguru further highlighted agriculture as one of the sectors that requires urgent attention, saying stronger cooperation between county and national governments would help farmers access better markets, affordable farm inputs and modern farming technologies.
She also challenged residents to look beyond political divisions and focus on electing leaders who prioritize service delivery, accountability and the welfare of wananchi.
Her remarks come as campaigns for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election draw to a close, with political parties making their final appeals to voters before they head to the polls.
The contest has attracted significant national attention, with top political leaders from different parties traversing the constituency to campaign for their preferred candidates. The race is widely seen as a key political test, with both the ruling coalition and opposition seeking to demonstrate their influence in the region.
As election day approaches, Waiguru reiterated her call for calm, urging residents to maintain peace before, during and after the vote.
She expressed optimism that Ol Kalou voters would set an example for the country by conducting themselves peacefully while exercising their democratic right, saying the ultimate winner should be democracy, unity and the continued development of the constituency.
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