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Democratic Party

Also known as: The Democratic Party · Democratic Party of Kenya

Democratic Party — Kenyan opposition party led by Justin Muturi, part of the United Alternative Government coalition opposing the Ruto administration.

2026-04-242026-06-23

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Muturi calls for an end to attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta By Citizen Reporter May 04, 2026 06:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an imme

    Muturi calls for an end to attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta
  3. The Standard

    Muturi, who is the Democratic Party leader, said the current sustained and politically motivated attacks against former President Uhuru Kenyatta by individuals aligned to the Kenya Kwanza administration are uncalled for.

    Muturi scolds UDA over vilification campaign against former President Uhuru
  4. April 2026
  5. The Standard

    s not immediately clear if passport applicants could refuse the Trump picture, although the majority of Americans seeking passports do so through local post offices, which would not provide the special edition.- 'Indulging Trump's vanity' - Lawmakers of the rival Democratic Party

    Trump to put his picture in US passports
  6. Capital News

    Federal campaign finance records show he donated $25 to a Democratic Party political action committee in support of Kamala Harris for president in 2024.

    Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
  7. Citizen Digital

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi claimed both Houses were compromised during the process, saying some allegations were rejected but others were used to push through the impeachment.

    United Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment as hearing begins
  8. Citizen Digital

    Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pact By Benjamin Muriuki April 26, 2026 09:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi Audio By Vocalize Democratic

    Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pact
  9. Capital News

    MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 26 – Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), raising concerns over sovereignty, legality and lack of public participation.

    Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity Concerns
  10. Citizen Digital

    The coastal engagements come after a two-day tour of the Ukambani region, where the leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, held rallies in Kitui and Mwingi.

    Gachagua leads United Opposition team to Kwale after two-day Ukambani tour
Politics

Muturi opposes secret deals on Kenya's strategic minerals

The News

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi declared that the United Alternative Government will not support any agreement involving Kenya's strategic mineral resources if negotiated without public participation, transparency, and adherence to constitutional requirements. Muturi expressed concern that the current administration may engage foreign governments and corporations in discussions over Kenya's rare earth minerals without adequate public involvement or parliamentary oversight.

Why it matters

Opposition leader Justin Muturi warns against secret negotiations on Kenya's strategic minerals without public participation and parliamentary oversight.

20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Muturi opposes secret deals on Kenya's strategic minerals

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi declared that the United Alternative Government will not support any agreement involving Kenya's strategic mineral resources if negotiated without public participation, transparency, and adherence to constitutional requirements. Muturi expressed concern that the current administration may engage foreign governments and corporations in discussions over Kenya's rare earth minerals without adequate public involvement or parliamentary oversight.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. Opposition coalition unveils alternative budget, criticises Ruto's economic policies

    Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Opposition launches 'People's Budget' alternative to Ruto plan

    The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 29 May

  1. US allocates additional $80 million to Ebola response in Congo, Uganda

    The United States announced an additional $80 million allocation to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, bringing total US aid to $112 million since the outbreak began. The funds will support protective equipment for healthcare workers, regional border screening, and test kits.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 24 May

  1. Muturi calls for suspension of Lykos ballot printing contract

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has called for the immediate suspension and termination of a ballot printing contract involving Lykos Printing Company, citing concerns over procurement transparency and the integrity of Kenya's electoral processes ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    24 May 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 21 May

  1. Kariuki appeals Mbeere North by-election loss at Court

    Democratic Party candidate Newton Kariuki has filed notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal challenging a High Court decision that upheld UDA's Leo Wa Muthende's victory in the November Mbeere North Parliamentary by-election. The High Court dismissed Kariuki's petition after finding he failed to prove that alleged irregularities—including violence, election technology failures, and procedural breaches—substantially affected the poll outcome.

    21 May 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 20 May

  1. DP party blames Kenya Kwanza for rising cost of living

    The Democratic Party has criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration's fiscal decisions and taxation as the primary cause of Kenya's economic hardship, arguing the government should not blame global oil prices alone. The party claims excessive taxes, opaque borrowing, and spending policies are straining households, with Sh25 per litre under the Road Maintenance Levy Fund and Sh12 per litre committed through SPV arrangements and infrastructure bonds.

    20 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Opposition leaders warn France-Kenya military pact undermines sovereignty

    Kenyan opposition leaders and civil society groups have raised concerns that a new defence cooperation agreement with France, which allows French military personnel to operate in Kenya alongside existing British and American forces, could undermine Kenya's sovereignty and weaken accountability for crimes by foreign troops, citing troubling immunity provisions that shield foreign soldiers from local prosecution.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 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

Monday 4 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

Wednesday 29 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

Tuesday 28 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

Sunday 26 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

Friday 24 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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