Kiaraho cast her vote at Gachwe Primary School Polling Station in Karau Ward.
by STAR REPORTER
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Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, on Thursday urged residents to maintain peace and turn out in large numbers to vote in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
The by-election is being held following the death of the former legislator, creating a vacancy in the National Assembly seat.
Kiaraho cast her vote at Gachwe Primary School Polling Station in Karau Ward.
Speaking after voting, she appealed to voters to uphold peace throughout the exercise and ensure the election remains orderly.
She urged residents to remain calm, maintain peace and exercise their democratic right by participating in the vote.
The widow's appearance at the polling station came as voting progressed under heightened security, with election officials overseeing the exercise across the constituency.
The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has attracted significant attention, with candidates seeking to succeed the late David Kiaraho.
Authorities have maintained a security presence at polling stations to help ensure a peaceful voting process as residents choose the constituency's next representative in the National Assembly.
Polling has been underway since Thursday morning, with voters turning out across Ol Kalou to take part in the closely watched contest following the death of the former MP.
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, getting her finger marked after casting vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, casts vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
Jackie Kiaraho, the widow of former Ol Kalou MP David Kiaraho, getting her finger marked after casting vote in Ol Kalou, July 16, 2026/HANDOUT
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