Also known as: The Democratic Party · Democratic Party of Kenya · DPK
US political party that gained control of Congress in 2026 midterm elections; referenced in Kenyan coverage alongside opposition consolidation efforts.
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JB Muturi demands IEBC clarity on boundary delimitation ahead of 2027 election By Citizen Reporter August 10, 2026 04:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party (DP) leader JB Muturi Audio By Vocal …
JB Muturi demands IEBC clarity on boundary delimitation ahead of 2027 electionThe Standard
Democratic Party (DP)leader Justin Muturi has elaborated why he is opposed to Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on several issues, such as the formula to identify a Presidential candidate and his calls to invite political parties around Mt Kenya with a vi …
Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approachThe Standard
… Riding on the Democratic Party, he backed the Kenya Kwanza camp and became the Attorney General. …
Muturi and the making of a Ruto prodigal sonCitizen Digital
… Ruku urged residents of the Ukambani region to abandon what he termed as community-based politics and instead support the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), which he described as a national political party. …
CS Ruku accuses Kalonzo of keeping Kamba community out of Gov't for political gainCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 — Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Mbus) leader Lenny Kivu …
Ruku urges Muturi, Munya and Kivuti to back Kindiki, accuses Gachagua of dividing Mt KenyaCitizen Digital
… Speaking during a public engagement forum in Kiritiri, Mbeere South Constituency, Ruku called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP-Mbus) leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy Presid …
CS Ruku urges Munya, JB Muturi, Kivuti to work with DP KindikiCapital News
… A rift emerged within the Mt Kenya opposition after Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU’s Peter Munya and DEP’s Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call to dissolve their parties and fold into the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). …
Gachagua: DCP earned its popularity, rival parties must up their gameCitizen Digital
… Leaders of the Democratic Party (DP), Party of National Unity (PNU) and Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) on Tuesday faulted Gachagua over what they described as attempts to pressure other parties into dissolving and joining DCP, warning that no single leader had been mandated t …
Fresh cracks hit opposition as Mt. Kenya leaders reject Gachagua's call to fold parties, join DCPCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 — Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to have UDA leaders allied to him resign and seek fresh mandates before urging other parties to dissolve and join his DCP outfit. …
Muturi dares Gachagua to ask UDA MPs allied to him to resignCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 — A rift has emerged within the Mt Kenya opposition after Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU’s Peter Munya and DEP’s Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call to dissolve their parties and fold into the Democracy for Citiz …
Muturi, Munya, Kivuti reject Gachagua’s call to dissolve parties and join DCPWiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Siaya Governor James Orengo and Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, signalling renewed efforts to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Siaya Governor James Orengo and Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, signalling renewed efforts to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.
9 hours ago · The Standard →
Opposition leaders led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka were attacked by goons during their Ukombozi campaign tour in Migori Town. Kalonzo accused police of using teargas against supporters at what he characterized as a peaceful political meeting, condemned the violence, and said the incident would strengthen opposition messaging against political violence.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Siaya Governor James Orengo and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council (formerly the Azimio la Umoja coalition), describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen the opposition coalition.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
A sweeping Democratic victory in US midterm elections gives them control of Congress, which analysts say presents both opportunity and challenge for China. Democrats now have the power to limit President Trump's use of tariffs on Chinese products in his remaining time in office, potentially weakening his leverage in negotiations with Beijing.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress in midterm elections, gaining 7 Senate seats for a total of 54 and securing 25 additional House seats for a total of 228, enabling them to frustrate President Trump's policies in his remaining two years.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
President Trump suffered a midterm election defeat, with Democrats seizing both the House and Senate. Democrats have vowed to investigate Trump and his administration, while Vice President JD Vance publicly split with Trump over the Iran war.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
The Democratic Party took control of both chambers of Congress in the US midterms, gaining 7 Senate seats for a total of 54 and 25 House seats for a total of 228, giving them the capacity to frustrate President Trump's policies in his remaining years. The Standard frames this outcome as a potential cautionary lesson for Kenya's President Ruto.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leader Justin Muturi accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of undermining preparations for the 2027 General Election and demanded the recall of commissioners involved in election technology procurement. Muturi claimed the IEBC had fallen behind schedule on key targets, citing internal delays and the absence of senior officials from the country during critical procurement processes.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
After Democrats won control of both the Senate and House of Representatives in US midterm elections, world leaders voiced hopes for a reset in relations with the United States. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul expressed hope for new initiatives to end wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez characterized the Democratic victory as evidence that the global far-right is retreating.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator and presidential hopeful Edwin Sifuna expressed delight at Democrats winning back control of Congress in US midterm elections, comparing the Democratic "blue wave" to his Linda Mwananchi party color and suggesting that the era of "bad people" winning is ending — a change he expects Kenya to achieve in its next polls.
4 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Senator Edwin Sifuna has praised the Democratic Party's performance in the 2026 United States midterm elections, saying he was pleased to see leaders who care about ordinary citizens winning. His remarks come amid his sustained criticism of Kenya's government over governance and human rights issues.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee deputy party leader Jeremiah Kioni has told former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that no leader owns a region or the opposition, saying Kenya belongs to everyone and that every Kenyan has the right to choose their political party and express their views without intimidation. Kioni argued that leadership is about bringing people together and earning respect through conduct, not bullying others into submission.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Huldah Momanyi-Hiltsley has been re-elected to represent District 38A in the Minnesota House of Representatives, securing 9,852 votes (71.8%) on the Democratic Party ticket. She was first elected in 2024 as the first Kenyan-American to hold a Minnesota House seat and the first Kenyan-born immigrant to hold state office in the United States.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
World leaders expressed hopes for a reset with the United States following a major midterm election defeat for President Donald Trump and the Republican party, with Democrats seizing control of both the Senate and House of Representatives. German and Spanish leaders weighed in on potential shifts in US policy, though Germany's chancellor remained skeptical that Trump's governance approach would change significantly.
4 November 2026 · The Standard →
Midterm elections on Tuesday will determine control of Congress amid concerns about cost of living and food and fuel prices. Trump, facing record low approval ratings, has been campaigning extensively, with his Republican Party spending hundreds of millions on advertising in traditionally safe contests like the Kansas Senate race.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has denied accusations from Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i and Democratic Party's Justin Muturi that he is arrogant and bullying the opposition, saying he is being truthful about the difficulty of unseating President William Ruto in 2027 and calling for opposition leaders to mobilize voters and unite under the United Alternative Government.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has told United Alternative Government leaders to stop being lazy and mobilise voters, saying 18 million votes are needed to unseat President William Ruto in 2027. He stressed that mobilisation must happen on the ground, not in offices or through press conferences.
3 November 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of political bullying and double-speak, warning that divisions within the United Opposition could derail its presidential bid in 2027. Muturi questioned whether Gachagua's push for tripartite political arrangements prioritised individual leaders' interests over the opposition's shared goal of winning the presidency.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi, leader of the Democratic Party, criticised Deputy Prime Minister Rigathi Gachagua for political bullying, double-speak and undermining cooperation within the Wantam movement, questioning whether Gachagua prioritises winning the presidency or controlling MPs and devolved units ahead of the 2027 General Election.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 US midterm elections will reshape congressional oversight of budget and foreign aid allocations, trade legislation, and immigration policy, with significant implications for Africa-US relations, including the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and global health financing.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was booed by delegates at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential secretariat unveiling, after cautioning against prematurely declaring Sifuna the opposition's presidential candidate. Kalonzo called on opposition leaders to set aside personal ambitions and follow an agreed process in selecting a flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, saying he would support Sifuna or another opposition leader if they emerged as the coalition's preferred candidate.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
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.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 US president Barack Obama delivered criticisms of Donald Trump at rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Obama blamed the Trump administration for rising cost of living and described the current administration's decisions as "chaos and cruelty and corruption and incompetence."
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to conclude its election-related procurement processes transparently and within timelines, following the opening of six bids for electoral technology equipment ahead of the 2027 general election.
23 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to resign if he cannot account for the government's handling of an alleged Ebola-related incident involving a traveller from the Democratic Republic of Congo who was reportedly cleared at JKIA following a telephone communication. Muturi has demanded an independent investigation into the claims and says the Ministry of Health, airport authorities and the hospital involved should disclose their findings to the public.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an independent investigation into allegations of a possible Ebola-related incident at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, demanding that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale account for the government's handling of the matter. According to Muturi, a whistleblower alleged an individual travelling from the Democratic Republic of Congo was cleared at the airport following a telephone communication before being taken to a hospital.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders from the Ukombozi Coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa and placing it under the control of a few individuals. They say they support development and construction of an oil refinery in Lamu but insist that the law must be followed.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democratic Party of Kenya leader Justin Muturi has called on President William Ruto to explain the reported valuation of Kenya Ports Authority assets at KSh10 billion, despite claims that investments cost taxpayers approximately KSh150 billion over 15 years. Muturi, speaking on behalf of the Ukombozi Alliance, argued these are strategic national assets built with public resources and should not be disposed of without transparency or accountability.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →