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Democratic Party

Also known as: The Democratic Party

Political party led by Justin Muturi; appears in opposition coverage of Kenya's 2027 elections, sovereignty concerns, and attacks on former officials.

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has condemned sustained attacks on former President Uhuru Kenyatta by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders, arguing they undermine constitutional democracy and the dignity of retired leaders. Muturi has also opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing sovereignty concerns and insufficient public participation, and raised alarm over a planned coltan mining project in Embu County over transparency concerns.

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Mining & Energy

Muturi warns of secretive coltan mining deals in Embu County

The News

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has raised alarm over a planned coltan mining project in Embu County, accusing the government of pursuing opaque dealings that could dispossess local communities without proper public participation. He called for full, open, and meaningful consultation with affected residents before any coltan exploitation proceeds.

Why it matters

Democratic Party leader Muturi's alarm over secretive coltan mining deals in Embu County raises accountability concerns about opaque resource extraction affecting local communities.

8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Muturi warns of secretive coltan mining deals in Embu County

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has raised alarm over a planned coltan mining project in Embu County, accusing the government of pursuing opaque dealings that could dispossess local communities without proper public participation. He called for full, open, and meaningful consultation with affected residents before any coltan exploitation proceeds.

    8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Muturi condemns Ruto allies for attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has issued a statement condemning what he describes as sustained and coordinated attacks against former president Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders in the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing the criticism undermines constitutional order and democratic norms and represents an attempt to silence the former Head of State.

    4 May 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Muturi urges halt to attacks on former president Uhuru Kenyatta

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an end to what he describes as sustained and politically motivated attacks on retired President Uhuru Kenyatta by leaders aligned to the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing such conduct undermines constitutional democracy and the dignity of retired leaders.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Muturi condemns UDA's attacks on former President Uhuru

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign against former President Uhuru Kenyatta, calling the sustained attacks by Kenya Kwanza-aligned leaders reckless, unnecessary, and unconstitutional.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. US State Department to issue limited Trump-featured passports

    The US State Department announced it will offer limited-edition passports featuring an image of Donald Trump superimposed over the Declaration of Independence to mark the country's 250th anniversary. Trump would be the first sitting US president featured in American travel documents, according to officials.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 27 April

  1. California man charged with Trump assassination attempt at dinner

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington DC on Saturday. He was carrying multiple weapons when he breached a security checkpoint; a Secret Service agent was shot but not seriously wounded.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment

    United Opposition leaders expressed confidence that the High Court will declare Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional as hearings began on Monday, saying the grounds for his removal by the National Assembly and Senate were politically driven and did not meet constitutional and procedural thresholds.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Muturi criticises Kenya-France defence pact over sovereignty concerns

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has said the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and France raises constitutional and sovereignty concerns, criticising the government for advancing it without adequate public participation and questioning reported provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Muturi opposes Kenya-France defence pact over sovereignty concerns

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement, citing constitutional risks, insufficient public participation, and concern over provisions that could grant foreign troops immunity from Kenyan law.

    26 April 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 23 April

  1. Gachagua-led opposition team tours Kwale after Ukambani visit

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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