Sammy Kamau Ngotho, popularly known as Kamau Ngotho, is a politician from Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County.
Ngotho is the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026.
On May 10, Ngotho won the DCP party primaries in a landslide, securing 12,957 votes against his closest rival, Paul Waiganjo, who received 4,978 votes.
He will face Samuel Muchina Nyaga, the UDA candidate, in the upcoming by-election.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua publicly congratulated him on the victory on a post on social media.
“Congratulations Sammy Kamau Ngotho for winning the DCP PARTY Nominations and securing the position to be the party parliamentary flag bearer in the forthcoming by-elections,”wrote Gachagua.
Ngotho previously served in Gachagua’s office and aligned with the DCP after the 2024 political realignment.
Age and Education Education
Kamau Ngotho is a university graduate and a professionally trained Agricultural Economist.
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However, specific details regarding the institution, course duration, or year of graduation have not been publicly documented or independently verified.
There is no publicly verified record stating the exact age of Sammy Kamau Ngotho.
Kamau Ngotho Background
Kamau Ngotho comes from Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County and is regarded within the constituency as a grassroots leader, with strong local networks built over more than a decade in politics.
He comes from the Kikuyu community of Nyandarua, where he maintains cultural and community ties that have shaped his political base.
Political Career
Kamau Ngotho began his political career in 2013, when he was elected the first Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Karau Ward on a TNA/DP ticket.
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In 2017, he sought re‑election as an independent candidate after disagreements over party nominations and narrowly lost the seat by fewer than 200 votes.
He later shifted to national politics and, in the 2022 General Election, ran for the Ol Kalou parliamentary seat on a UDA ticket, finishing second with about 19,380 votes, behind the late MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.
Ngotho served as a Protocol Officer and Political Advisor in the Office of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, a role he held until the period following Gachagua’s impeachment.
Kamau Ngotho later joined the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), where he served as Nyandarua County Coordinator, helping to build party structures at the grassroots level.
In May 2026, he won the DCP nomination for the Ol Kalou parliamentary byelection, positioning him as the party’s flag bearer.
Key Achievements
- Pioneer Leadership: First MCA for Karau Ward following the introduction of county governments in 2013.
- Consistent Electoral Presence: Has contested and remained competitive in three successive electoral cycles (2013, 2017, 2022).
- Strong Grassroots Support: Demonstrated through a decisive landslide win in the 2026 DCP primaries.
- National‑Level Experience: Served in the Office of the Deputy President as Protocol Officer and Political Advisor.
- Party Organization: Played a central role in building DCP structures in Nyandarua County.
Family
Kamau Ngotho is married, and his wife has appeared alongside him in public functions, including church thanksgiving services and campaign‑related events in Ol Kalou, such as at Deliverance Church Ol Kalou.
There is limited publicly available information regarding their children or extended family.
Kamau Ngotho is known for his humility, accessibility, and strong grassroots engagement, qualities frequently cited by supporters in Ol Kalou.
