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Kalonzo questions Ruto’s empowerment agenda, vows to scrap housing levy
Kalonzo alleged that campaigners had taken several items to voters, among them wheelbarrows, mattresses, gas and a boat.
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UDP rejects Mohammed Abikar’s claim to party leadership
According to UDP, Abikar ceased being a member of the party a long time ago before going on to establish his own political party based in Machakos.
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Atwoli fires back at Gachagua over repeated references to his name
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary-General said Gachagua appeared unsettled by his recent media appearance, despite the former deputy president having spent much more time giving interviews across different platforms.
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Sifuna’s 2027 party plan faces fresh test after UDP rejects takeover claims
UDP Acting Deputy Party Leader and Vice Chairman Mohammed Abikar said there was no agreement to hand the party leadership to either Sifuna or Natembeya, insisting that any changes must be approved through the party’s established structures.
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Gachagua: Winning power will not be enough without creating jobs
Speaking in Dallas on Friday, September 26, 2026, Gachagua said the political changes being sought by the United Opposition would not solve the country’s problems unless they were followed by clear action to create jobs.
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Gachagua proposes 5pm–11pm bar hours in bid to curb alcohol abuse
Gachagua made the proposal on Friday, September 25, 2026, while speaking to Kenyans in the diaspora in Texas, where he raised concern over what he described as the growing culture of daytime drinking in the country.
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Ruto allies question Uhuru’s timing over Raila 2022 remarks
National Assembly Speaker Wetang’ula accused Uhuru of failing to respect Ruto’s mandate and questioned his continued political activity after leaving State House.
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Kindiki urges Mt Kenya leaders to heed elders’ call for unity
The Deputy President said political competition should not be allowed to create divisions between communities in the region, including attempts to separate Mt Kenya into East and West.
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Safina deputy leader: Polling system could make 2027 poll rigging difficult
Otieno said voters would be able to monitor, record and share results from their respective polling stations on election night, allowing Kenyans to establish the direction of the presidential contest before the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) completes the formal tally
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UDA moves ward elections in 13 counties to new October dates
In a notice dated September 24, the board said it had reviewed the initial timetable and made changes to the dates on which the affected members will elect or establish party officials at ward level.
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Winnie Odinga: My father's political journey taught me hard lessons about loyalty
The EALA MP spoke on Thursday as she represented the Odinga family during Raila’s posthumous induction into the Kenya Publishers Association Hall of Fame at the Nairobi International Book Fair.
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Wajackoyah: I can work with Ruto, Matiang’i or Gachagua
Wajackoyah made it clear that he still intends to contest the presidency and wants voters to decide who should lead the country when they go to the ballot.
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Orwoba: Why I still stand by Ruto’s 2022 election win
According to the former Senator, her view was also shaped by what she witnessed during the presidential petition, particularly when selected ballot boxes were opened and recounted.
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Babu Owino explains timeline behind The Mwananchi Party name change
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Embakasi East MP said principals of the Linda Mwananchi movement had visited the ORPP on August 4 to seek clarification on the Linda Mwananchi name before the name change was formally completed.
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ODM to Uhuru: Why did you hand power to Ruto if Raila won?
The former President made the remarks during a Jubilee Party meeting in Nairobi on September 22, saying he remained convinced that Odinga had won the election. He also pointed to the performance of the coalition supporting Odinga in parliamentary and county elections as part of his argument
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Omondi Oginga to Uhuru: Raila is now resting, give us a break
According to Oginga, the former President was in a position to take action during the election period and should therefore not continue engaging in debate over the results.
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Njiru challenges Sifuna camp over Ukombozi name reservation
Records from the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) show that on March 13, 2025, the name Ukombozi People’s Party was approved for reservation to an applicant identified as Allan Jayuga Akivaga.
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Natembeya-linked party moves to reclaim Ukombozi name from Kalonzo
The party says it reserved the Ukombozi name in March last year but later wrote to the Registrar asking the office to discontinue the registration process.
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Malala tells opposition: Give voters a plan, not just Wantam
The Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader said the “Wantam” message, which calls for Ruto to serve only one term, should not be treated as a substitute for a governing programme.
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UDA hits back at Uhuru over 2022 election remarks
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan accused Uhuru of failing to accept the outcome of the 2022 election, in which William Ruto was declared president.
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‘I never thought this moment would come,’ Matiang’i says as he takes Jubilee helm
After accepting the leadership, Matiang’i turned his attention to Uhuru’s years in government, thanking him for his service to the country and the role he played in leading the party.
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Uhuru tells Ruto: Stop blaming past leaders, take responsibility
The former president was speaking on Tuesday after formally handing over the leadership of the Jubilee Party to his deputy, Fred Matiang’i, ahead of the party’s National Delegates Convention.
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Uhuru: I still know Raila won the 2022 election
The former President said those who were involved in the election knew what happened after the vote and would not want similar events repeated.
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Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang’i ahead of party NDC
Speaking during a meeting with Jubilee officials in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 22, the former president said the transition would take effect as the party prepares for the NDC, which is expected to formalise the new leadership.
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Azimio coalition rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance ahead of 2027 polls
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced on Monday that the coalition had unanimously agreed to rebrand as the Ukombozi Alliance, saying the move marked a new phase in efforts to bring opposition parties together.
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Kioni rejects Jubilee succession claims, says Uhuru remains party leader
In a statement on Monday, Kioni described the decision as “a significant victory for democracy, constitutionalism and the Bill of Rights”, arguing that leaving office should not strip a former president of political rights.
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Onyonka: Registration delays forced Linda Mwananchi to explore alternative parties
Speaking on NTV on Monday, the Senator said the movement had spent months trying to secure its preferred party name, arguing that the emergence of separate parties linked to some of its members was a consequence of the registration dispute rather than a rush to establish competing political vehicles.
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Wetang’ula calls on ODM supporters to honour Raila by backing Ruto
Speaker Wetang’ula said Odinga had chosen to work with President Ruto before his death and urged his supporters to follow the political direction he had taken.
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Atwoli: Sifuna not ready for 2027 presidency
Atwoli, speaking on Citizen TV on Sunday night, cited the tedious nature of the campaigns required to marshal support for such a position,
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Osotsi: Ruto is fueling Linda Mwananchi rift claims to weaken Sifuna
Speaking in Western Kenya on Saturday, Osotsi dismissed claims that the movement was fractured, insisting that its leaders remained united behind Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions.