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Democratic Action Party of Kenya

Democratic Action Party of Kenya — opposition party led by Eugene Wamalwa engaged in 2027 presidential candidate unity talks.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Capital News

    … The disruption began when Kalonzo took issue with remarks by Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa, who had referred to Sifuna as a presidential candidate. …

    Murkomen condemns heckling of Kalonzo at Sifuna’s party launch, invites him to join government
  3. The Standard

    … The event was graced by Democracy for Citizens party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa. …

    'We expected a rescue plan, not a football match announcement'; Sifuna faults Ruto
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 18 — Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. …

    Komboa Kenya to begin talks with Gachagua, Sifuna camps on joint 2027 ticket
  5. The Standard

    … hip Church in Kahawa West, Roysambu Constituency on October 18, 2026. [Courtesy] Opposition leaders will begin fresh consultations next week to select a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, Democratic Action Party of Kenya …

    Wamalwa: Opposition to start talks on joint Ruto challenger
  6. September 2026
  7. The Standard

    … Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa on his Facebook page said, "Coalition building is not an event; it's a delicate process that takes time. …

    Opposition intensifies coalition talks
  8. August 2026
  9. Citizen Digital

    … PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-Kenya) leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of the controversial police uniforms tender. …

    Eugene Wamalwa wants police uniform tender cancelled
  10. The Standard

    … Wamalwa said discussions were ongoing with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and supporters of the Linda Mwananchi movement on whether they could join PM or the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), should the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties fail to register the Linda …

    Amisi launches new party as Opposition talks intensify ahead of 2027
  11. July 2026
  12. The Standard

    … The Democratic Action Party of Kenya DAP-K lawmaker joined the movement on Friday during a rally in Kitale.The first-term MP was aligned to the broad-based government before he retreated to the opposition. …

    Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu joins Linda Mwananchi
  13. The Standard

    Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya when he was unveiled as DAP-K deputy party leader. [File, Standard] Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), citing irreconcilable differences with party leader …

    Why George Natembeya has quit DAP-K

Yesterday

  1. Murkomen condemns heckling of Kalonzo at Sifuna party launch

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticised supporters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the movement's headquarters, calling the incident evidence of growing political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen also invited Kalonzo to join the broad-based government.

    18 hours ago · Capital News →

Friday 30 October

  1. Sifuna criticises Ruto's football match announcement over stranded citizens

    Opposition politician Edwin Sifuna has criticized President William Ruto for announcing a friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam, saying Kenyans expected him to announce a plan to repatriate over 1,000 citizens reportedly stranded in Russia. Sifuna, speaking at a political event, vowed that if elected President in 2027, his government would bring home all Kenyans stranded abroad.

    30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 18 October

  1. Opposition alliance to begin 2027 presidential ticket unity talks

    The Komboa Kenya alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, will begin talks next week with Rigathi Gachagua's camp and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement to negotiate a unified presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election. DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa said the opposition sought to unite political formations behind a single candidate to avoid splitting votes against President William Ruto.

    18 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Opposition to begin talks selecting joint 2027 presidential candidate

    Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa says opposition groups will hold consultations next week to select a unified presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, aiming to avoid vote-splitting and strengthen their challenge.

    18 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 21 September

  1. DAP-K leader accuses registrar of frustrating opposition party formation

    Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating leaders from the Linda Mwananchi movement who are seeking to establish new parties after leaving ODM, and invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join DAP-K. Wamalwa also called on Parliament and the Judiciary to expedite electoral law amendments and resolve legal uncertainties ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Opposition coalition intensifies unity talks among eight principals

    The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Wamalwa demands cancellation of police uniforms tender

    DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Saboti MP Amisi launches new opposition party ahead of 2027

    Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has launched the People's Renaissance Movement (PM), a new political outfit positioning itself as a potential player in the 2027 General Election amid talks on alliances among opposition parties. Amisi said the party would champion economic liberation, justice and national renewal while mobilising Kenyans around an economic agenda.

    12 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Cherangany MP Simiyu joins Linda Mwananchi, endorses Sifuna

    Cherangany MP Patrick Simiyu has joined the Linda Mwananchi movement and endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency during a rally in Kitale on Friday. The DAP-K lawmaker, previously aligned to the broad-based government, said the movement enjoys massive support across the country.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 10 July

  1. Governor Natembeya quits DAP-K citing irreconcilable differences

    Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has officially announced his exit from the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), citing irreconcilable differences with party leader Eugene Wamalwa over the party's future direction.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard →

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