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The Government Spokesperson said the opposition should position itself as a government in waiting and give Kenyans enough information to judge whether it is prepared to take over.
The lawmakers said Gachagua previously presented Nyanza and its political leaders as a major source of opposition to government, a position they said now raises questions about his renewed interest in the region.
Gachagua said Ethekon needed to understand the weight of his position and the effect decisions made by the electoral commission could have on the country.
The tribunal also gave the green light for the Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) to continue with its name reservation and registration while the appeal remains before it.
The senator accused the Registrar of Political Parties of unfairly blocking the opposition from using the name, saying the group would continue exploring other options instead of abandoning its push.
The President in a pre-recorded interview said their last face-to-face meeting happened after Raila returned to Nairobi from Malindi, where he had gone after doctors advised him to seek a warmer climate.
He also sought to ease concerns over historical political tensions between communities from Mt Kenya and Nyanza, particularly the Luo, saying there was no conflict between the two sides
Raila Junior was present during the celebrations when his mother told Kibra leaders that they should help him understand the constituency and advise him as he takes his first steps into elective politics.
Speaking on NTV on Monday, Amisi said a competitive process involving all presidential hopefuls would help prevent dissent within the opposition and give voters a say in choosing the person to lead the coalition.
Speaking on NTV on Monday, Wanjigi, who has shown interest in contesting the 2027 presidential election, argued that the country’s economic transformation cannot be achieved by the same political players who have dominated previous elections, saying the next leadership must combine political insight with experience from outside government.
The consultations have therefore provided Gachagua with an opportunity to broaden his political networks, gather views from communities outside his home region and engage potential allies ahead of the 2027 election
Speaking during a memorial service for former Vice-President Kijana Wamalwa in Trans-Nzoia on Sunday, Kenyatta said his recent interventions on democratic rights should not be interpreted as an attempt to back political proxies or pursue an elective position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruto said Uhuru had remained involved in efforts to bring opposition forces together, accusing his predecessor of supporting and organising political allies opposed to his government.
Speaking in Trans-Nzoia during the memorial service for the late former Vice-President Kijana Wamalwa on Sunday, Kenyatta said he had no interest in seeking any political seat and cautioned against interpreting his calls for democratic freedoms as an attempt to re-enter active politics.
Speaking during an event in Ewuaso Oonkidong'i Ward, Kajiado on Saturday, Lenku said he would not tolerate what he called “ODM party cartels” campaigning for non-ODM candidates and demanded an apology from party leader Oburu Oginga over the incident.
The fresh endorsement comes as leaders in Bungoma continue to rally around Wetang’ula, who has previously been mentioned as a potential presidential contender beyond the 2027 election.
The Deputy President said Uhuru should remain available as a national figure who can offer counsel on matters affecting the country, rather than become part of political campaigns.
Kindiki said senior leaders need to maintain strong working relationships with other politicians because those alliances can become important when facing political challenges.
The concerns followed an IEBC notice issued on Thursday setting October 15, 2026, as the deadline for political parties planning to take part in the General Election to submit the names and specimen signatures of their authorised officials.
Matiang’i, who was accompanied by Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya, also turned his focus to the 2027 General Election, urging residents of the Mt. Kenya region to vote against Ruto.
NCIC summoned Gachagua on August 18 over remarks allegedly made at different public gatherings. The commission is investigating statements attributed to him during a tour of Meru County between July 25 and July 28.
Among the issues expected to come up is the disruption that affected the movement’s rally in Homa Bay on August 16, with leaders expected to discuss how they will respond to what happened and how future public meetings can be handled.
Kindiki, who serves as UDA Deputy Party Leader, said the party had continued to attract new supporters because of the development programme it presented during the 2022 campaigns.
The Senator questioned Ruto’s recent attempt to demonstrate that SHA was functioning by making an unexpected phone call to Karen Hospital Chief Executive Officer Juliet Kigonyo.
The former Kakamega senator told mourners that Khalwale had an opportunity to directly support Sifuna by giving him control of UPM and allowing him to use the party to seek the presidency.
Khalwale's claim comes against a backdrop of polling that has shown Sifuna and Kalonzo to be among the leading figures in the opposition's search for a presidential ticket
His remarks come against the backdrop of the 2024 removal of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua through an impeachment process, a development that marked the first time a Kenyan Deputy President was removed from office through Parliament.
The online engagement will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 5 pm and will be led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna alongside other leaders associated with the movement
The DAP-K party boss said Natembeya's immediate political goal is to secure another term as Trans Nzoia governor, while he is preparing to compete for the country's top political office.
The entry of the three MCAs comes shortly after Nyoro made a major change in his political career by leaving UDA and taking over the leadership of PPK.