Abubakar Zein Abubakar passed away on July 9, 2026, at Avenue Hospital, Nairobi.
By Samuel OtienoThe Wiper Party leader said he received the green light in October last year and has since been preparing himself for the race.
By Samuel OtienoWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition alliance, now referring to itself as the United Alternative Government, would pursue legal and constitutional action over what they termed an unlawful attempt to stop them from worshipping.
By Samuel OtienoAccording to the coalition, investigations into the church attack had been concluded and the perpetrators identified.
By Bradley BosireThe disputed moves, announced by the Azimio Coalition Party Council led by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, named Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as Party Leader following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in October 2025.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIn a statement released on Wednesday, Kalonzo pointed to the arrest of Anthony Kibagendi as an example of what he described as selective enforcement of the law.
By Bradley BosireWithout naming him directly, the President criticised some politicians for spending decades in public service without creating visible change for their communities.
By Bradley BosireKalonzo emphasized that the values of the Odinga family have guided the opposition for decades and remain central to their political work. He praised the unity within ODM, Wiper, and allied parties, crediting their cooperation with holding the government accountable.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKalonzo also dismissed the effort by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki to acknowledge opposition leaders, noting it went largely unnoticed.
By Maureen KinyanjuiKalonzo had been in the UK for a ten-day official visit that began on October 8, following his party’s decision earlier this month to endorse him as their presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2027 elections. His trip included meetings with policy leaders, international partners, and members of the Kenyan community abroad.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWiper’s Secretary-General Senator Shakila Abdalla accused ODM of engaging in political theatre, which she further described as acts of desperation from a once respected movement that has lost its moral compass and political relevance.
By Bradley BosireThey include President William Ruto, and former Chief Justice David Maraga, who at the time of going to press declared that he has officially entered the 2027 presidential race, running on the United Green Movement (UGM) Party ticket.
By Rose AchiengKalonzo's latest position marks a tougher stand compared to previous election cycles, sending a strong signal as political formations begin to shape up ahead of 2027.
By Maureen KinyanjuiWiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP–K) boss Eugene Wamalwa dismissed the compensation plan as fundamentally flawed, citing a conflict of interest
By Brenda SockyKEBS said it is aware of the growing concern and clarified that every batch of sugar, whether produced locally or imported, is thoroughly checked for safety before it reaches consumers.
By Maureen Kinyanjui