Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Thursday, July 23, 2026, Nyutu said the results from the Nyandarua County contest provided an early glimpse into the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 General Election.
“I’m glad to be here. It’s true. I have not appeared in any media house since we got that big victory in Ol Kalou as DCP,” Nyutu said.
The senator said the by-election demonstrated that voters are becoming more independent in their choices and are less likely to be influenced by money or other incentives during elections.
“One implication is that dirty money, stolen money, being flushed everywhere will not be a factor during the next elections,” he said.
Nyutu claimed that some resources meant for public services are sometimes used to influence voters during political campaigns, arguing that such funds should instead support key sectors such as education and healthcare.
“Ol Kalou residents have shown that you can take money from government with the knowledge that the government doesn’t have any money that they get from somewhere. It is stolen money,” Nyutu claimed.
He argued that public resources should be directed towards improving the lives of Kenyans by ensuring children have access to quality education and hospitals receive the support needed to provide better healthcare services.
The Ol Kalou by-election attracted national attention as both opposition parties and the Kenya Kwanza administration viewed the contest as an important political indicator ahead of the 2027 General Election.
