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Audio By VocalizeDemocracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Gachagua hosts Kalonzo at Wamunyoro for 2027 political talksCitizen Digital
… Speaking as they attended Sunday services in Kirinyaga and Laikipia counties, the leaders said they will announce results from every polling station in the 2027 General Election should IEBC be banned from livestreaming results. …
United Opposition warns against interfering with IEBC's autonomyCapital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Oct 25 – Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for a binding protocol to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, saying clear rules are needed to protect public access to election information and prevent a repeat of the disr …
Muturi calls for binding livestreaming rules ahead of 2027 pollsCitizen Digital
… to, you sit down and talk, That seat is not being contested for, the only person who knows the person to occupy it is the president." Governor Waiguru, on October 10, officially declared her interest in running for the as President Ruto's running mate in the 2027 General Election …
Ruku accuses Waiguru of undermining Kindiki through deputy president ambitionsCapital News
… The engagement has fuelled debate over the emerging political relationship between the two camps as opposition leaders explore possible alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Makau Mutua Attacks Sifuna Over Wamunyoro Meeting With GachaguaCapital News
… IROBI, Kenya Oct 25 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election …
Malalah to Meet Kalonzo to Rally Support for Sifuna’s 2027 Presidential BidCapital News
… Ruto called on residents of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties to support his re-election bid in the 2027 General Election, saying his administration had prioritised equitable development and service delivery. …
Ruto Praises Kalonzo for Recognising Govt Development Record in UkambaniCapital News
… Kalonzo was responding to Ruto’s assertion that he was working hard to outshine him, saying the President’s acknowledgment confirmed the political competition between the two leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Kalonzo Tells Ruto: ‘I Am Your Rival’ After President Names Him Main Political CompetitorCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize A section of young Kenyans has launched a campaign against ethnic-based politics, vowing to challenge politicians who rely on regional voting blocs to advance their political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Gen Z activists vow to reject ethnic kingpins ahead of 2027 pollsThe Standard
The 2027 General Election marks a defining, do-or-die moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka. …
Kalonzo under pressure as Ruto courts Ukambani votersDemocracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
6 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Members of the National Assembly have rejected an amendment addressing a legal defect in Section 39(1G) of the Elections Act, which requires the IEBC to livestream results from polling stations but states those results are for public information only and cannot form the basis of a final declaration. The High Court declared the provision unconstitutional in 2018, a finding upheld by the Court of Appeal in 2023, raising questions about how results will be relayed during the 2027 General Election.
7 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, a Linda Mwananchi Movement presidential aspirant, said political developments in Serbia and Brazil have strengthened his optimism about Kenya's 2027 General Election, expressing hope Kenya could experience a similar political shift.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
14 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
Opposition leaders, including PPK's Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, have condemned a proposed Elections Amendment Bill that would remove livestreaming of election results at polling stations, arguing it would undermine transparency and voters' democratic right to monitor counting and announcement of results ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has called on Mt Kenya voters to prioritise development and leadership track records over party loyalty and to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that abandoning the government could weaken the region's influence in national decision-making.
21 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has rejected claims that livestreaming of election results has been banned, calling them propaganda and insisting Kenyans should receive results as early as possible. The controversy arose amid parliamentary amendments to the Elections Act ahead of the August 2027 General Election, though government officials say the IEBC's livestreaming requirement remains intact.
22 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto's tour of Ukambani and public praise of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sparked speculation about whether he is seeking him as an ally or attempting to weaken opposition support in the region ahead of the 2027 election. Ruto portrayed Kalonzo as an opposition leader who recognizes his administration's development record, unlike others he accused of refusing to acknowledge government achievements.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has called for enforceable guidelines to govern livestreaming during the 2027 General Election, citing disruptions during the 2022 results announcement that fueled suspicion and eroded public trust. He wants the Ministry of Information, Media Council of Kenya, political parties and the IEBC to agree on a protocol guaranteeing public access to electoral information and requiring clear explanations for any livestream interruptions.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru of pursuing the Deputy President seat and sabotaging the region's support for current DP Kithure Kindiki. Ruku argued that the DP position is the President's prerogative and that Mount Kenya should back only one candidate.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for recognising his administration's development projects in Ukambani, particularly road construction. Ruto made the remarks during a four-day development tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties, where he commissioned infrastructure projects and announced additional investments in roads, water supply and land ownership.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's remarks about working to outshine him by declaring himself the President's principal political competitor, saying Ruto's acknowledgment confirmed growing opposition influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Young Kenyans under the Sauti La Vijana movement are launching a campaign to challenge ethnic-based politics ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing political leaders of exploiting regional divisions while ignoring youth issues such as unemployment, mental health, alcoholism and drug abuse.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2027 General Election represents a defining moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as President Ruto courts voters in the Ukambani region, putting pressure on Kalonzo's political position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi's political deal has broken down, with Gideon accusing the President of failing to honour commitments on regional development projects promised in exchange for withdrawing from the Baringo senatorial by-election. The collapse sets up competition for influence in the vote-rich Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto cautioned politicians against exploiting young Kenyans through propaganda and fake news, urging them instead to engage youth on education, employment and business opportunities. He dismissed claims that live streaming of election results had been banned as fake news.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Roots Party running mate Justina Wamae has launched a new political outfit, Imarisha Uchumi Party, ahead of the 2027 General Election, pledging to allocate 25 per cent of the national budget to agriculture and address youth unemployment through merit-based employment systems.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i has opposed a proposed Bill to ban the livestreaming of election results, warning it could undermine transparency, restrict public access to information, and erode public confidence in the electoral process ahead of 2027. Matiang'i argued that Kenyans have a constitutional right to access information and that restricting livestreaming could raise suspicion of election rigging.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 General Election represents a critical moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to decide whether to contest for the State House or accept a lesser position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's criticism of his development record by defending his four decades in politics, drawing a biblical parallel to the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness and framing it as a transition to a new chapter of meaningful change for Kenya.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met with Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal and assured her of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 2027 General Election. The meeting reflects DCP's efforts to attract candidates as political parties prepare for nominations.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
The State Department for Parliamentary Affairs has clarified that the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, retains the requirement for the IEBC to establish a mechanism for livestreaming election results ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing reports that amendments had removed the provision.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has begun a four-day development tour of Ukambani, commissioning Phase Two of the Mwala Cluster Last Mile Water Supply Project valued at Sh1.47 billion, which is expected to serve approximately 120,000 residents across multiple constituencies in Machakos County and address persistent water shortages in the region.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →