Cecily Mbarire In Trouble After DCP Victory In Ol-Kalou By-Election
EMBU, Kenya — Embu County Governor Her Excellency Cecily Mbarire has been plunged into a tight political spot following the resounding victory of the Democratic Citizens Party (DCP) candidate in the recent Ol-Kalou parliamentary by-election.
Mbarire, who serves as the national chairperson for the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, now faces the daunting task of reshaping her strategies as the political ground rapidly shifts beneath her feet ahead of her second-term bid.
The shockwaves of the Ol-Kalou mini-poll hit Embu County directly after a video went viral across local social media platforms.
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In the widely shared footage, Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji—who is actively seeking to unseat Mbarire in the 2027 general election on a DCP ticket—pulled a massive, ecstatic crowd in Embu town.
The gathering, held to celebrate the DCP’s triumphs, served as a heavy display of political muscle that has left the Mbarire camp visibly shaken.
Political analysts note that the optics are particularly damaging for Governor Mbarire. As UDA’s national chairperson, losing a crucial seat to an aggressive opposition party raises serious questions about the ruling party’s grip on the region.
More concerning for her camp is how Mukunji has successfully capitalized on the momentum, turning a distant by-election victory into a local rallying cry for change.
Mukunji is rapidly proving to be a formidable cog in the wheel of the upcoming 2027 general election.
The sheer energy of the crowds witnessing his latest rallies highlights a growing appetite for alternative leadership in Mount Kenya East.
With the DCP gaining unexpected traction, strategists warn that Governor Mbarire must urgently return to the drawing board to counter the rising tide.
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