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In a statement issued on Monday, Nyoro said the move marked a new chapter in his political career and called on Kenyans to consider the party as part of efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
In a statement issued on Monday, the movement said attackers blocked major highways at several points, including Nyangweso, Olare, Rangwe, Oyugis, Rodi, Mbita and Sindo, and pelted vehicles with stones and other projectiles.
Miguna attributed the underdevelopment of Nyanza and Western Kenya to what he described as deliberate policies by successive governments since independence in 1963. He alleged that the regions had been subjected to intentional marginalisation, economic sabotage and discrimination, while resources such as coffee and tea were used to drive development in the Mount Kenya region
A group of women MPs rallied behind Kisii County Woman Representative Donya Dorice Aburi, endorsing her bid for Bonchari as the 2027 General Election approaches. The event also drew pledges for peace, women’s political participation, and support for the broad-based government.
In a statement on Monday, Kidero said the scenes witnessed in the county were “shameful” and inconsistent with constitutional freedoms, including the right to speech, association and political participation.
He said political leaders have historically exploited ethnic narratives to rally communities against perceived opponents, only to reconcile after elections while ordinary Kenyans are left to bear the consequences of violence, loss of life and destruction of property
His position introduces another variable into an opposition landscape in which several leaders are exploring ways of consolidating their support before 2027
Odinga criticised the alleged mobilisation of young people to disrupt political gatherings and strongly condemned attacks on journalists covering the events. She urged political leaders to reject violence and uphold the rights to peaceful assembly, movement and expression
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, Matiang’i said the scale and organisation of the Homa Bay violence raised questions about the response of the county and regional security teams, arguing that security agencies had sufficient resources to contain the unrest.
Gachagua was responding to Kagombe’s appeal for reconciliation following his departure from UDA and shift away from President William Ruto’s political camp
NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga said the Service would take firm action against anyone found engaging in activities that threaten public safety and order
The alleged attack came amid heightened political tensions in parts of Homa Bay County ahead of the Linda Mwananchi rally, which has attracted significant political attention