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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
Mudavadi served as Kenya’s Vice President from November 4, 2002, to January 3, 2003, making his time in the office the shortest of any Vice President in the country.
Murkomen also criticised the United Opposition and the Linda Mwananchi faction, accusing them of lacking a clear programme for governing the country.
Ruto said he visited Uhuru at his Ichaweri home and later at his office, urging him, as a former Head of State, to help bring former leaders together and develop a vision that could be passed on to future generations.
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.
Wamalwa, who died on August 23, 2003, aged 58, served as Vice-President for only six months after being appointed to the position by then President-elect Mwai Kibaki in December 2002.
The President said leaders should avoid politics that pits communities against one another, warning that tribalism and discrimination should have no place in the country’s political affairs.
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.
His death was confirmed by former Machakos Senator and Parliamentary Service Commission Commissioner Johnson Muthama, who described the former judge as a close family friend.
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.