Also known as: DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa · DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa · Hon. Eugene Wamalwa
DAP-Kenya leader involved in opposition unity negotiations and coalition talks ahead of 2027 presidential election.
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Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 21 – Drama unfolded at the funeral of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale’s wife, Gloria Khalwale, after DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa appeared to snub a public call to declare his support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential ambitions. …
Wamalwa snubs Khalwale’s call to back Sifuna for PresidentThe Standard
… The remarks come against a backdrop of intensifying but still unsettled opposition talks.Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Gachagua and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa met in Nairobi in early August and reaffirmed their commitment to building a uni …
Gachagua pushes for single opposition candidate to face Ruto in 2027The Standard
Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Kalonzo Musyoka during a prayer session at Kefri Grounds in Kitui town on August 10, 2026. …
Opposition leaders agree to settle differences behind closed doorsThe Standard
… Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi said the credibility of the next election would depend largely on an electoral system that commands the confidence of all political players. …
Opposition leaders demand IEBC reforms, commit to unity to dislodge RutoThe Standard
… Party membership recruitment head Samuel Mwenyekenye said the PM had established a presence in all 47 counties and recruited more than 5,000 members across 26 counties, with plans to intensify recruitment ahead of the 2027 polls.Former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, wh …
Amisi launches new party as Opposition talks intensify ahead of 2027Citizen Digital
… Speaking during the official launch of the PM party, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa said Linda Mwananchi should consider joining the outfit if its efforts to secure registration as a political party continue to face hurdles. …
Linda Mwananchi leaders urged to join Amisi's new PM party amid registration hurdlesCitizen Digital
United Opposition vows to stay together ahead of 2027 polls By Maryanne Nyambura August 10, 2026 09:22 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, De …
United Opposition vows to stay together ahead of 2027 pollsCapital News
… He also said he would be willing to support other opposition figures, including Sifuna, Gachagua, former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and Matiang’i, if the coalition agreed on them as its preferred candidate. …
Kalonzo: I can back Sifuna, but polls must not pick opposition ticketCapital News
… In July, Matiang’i, Kalonzo, Eugene Wamalwa and other opposition leaders publicly rejected claims of a rift and said they remained committed to working with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Justice Minister Martha Karua to challenge Ruto in 2027. …
Matiang’i: Differences Within Opposition Are Part of DemocracyThe Standard
… Beyond those numbers, you must take into account those other considerations,” he said.He also reiterated his willingness to support other opposition figures, including Gachagua, Sifuna, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua and Matiang’i, if the coalition agrees that one of them should le …
Kalonzo: Opposition must unite, ignore polls and focus on defeating RutoAt a funeral in Kakamega, Senator Boni Khalwale publicly called on DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa to declare support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for the 2027 election, but Wamalwa declined to commit when given the opportunity to address mourners.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
At a funeral in Kakamega, Senator Boni Khalwale publicly called on DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa to declare support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for the 2027 election, but Wamalwa declined to commit when given the opportunity to address mourners.
21 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Mount Kenya leaders to back a single opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, proposing a broader alliance around his Democracy for the Citizens Party and the Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. Gachagua's unity push follows early-August talks between him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, though his Democratic Action Party-Kenya has yet to formally commit to the Azimio coalition.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
After months of public disagreement, opposition leaders have agreed to resolve their differences internally without publicly airing disputes.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have demanded urgent reforms at the IEBC and warned against reintroducing the Smartmatic election management system under a different name. They said the credibility of the next election depends on an electoral system that commands confidence of all political players, and called for unity within the Azimio coalition ahead of 2027.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
Opposition leaders have invited the Linda Mwananchi movement to join the newly launched People's Renaissance Movement (PM) party or the United Alternative Government, citing registration frustrations with the Registrar of Political Parties. The PM party, led by Saboti lawmaker Caleb Amisi, was launched by opposition leaders seeking a united front against President William Ruto's administration.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, and Edwin Sifuna have vowed to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. The leaders made the remarks during separate events in Kitui, where they also pledged to defend the Constitution and push for electoral reforms.
10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has cautioned the United Opposition against using opinion polls to determine its 2027 presidential ticket, warning that surveys could be manipulated and used to influence voters and opposition negotiations. Kalonzo claimed the intelligence community might attempt to influence public opinion through polling figures to favor President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has downplayed reports of divisions within the United Opposition coalition, characterising differences among opposition leaders as normal for a coalition still establishing itself before selecting a presidential flagbearer for the 2027 election.
10 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenya's United Opposition to remain unified for the 2027 General Election, arguing that coalition success depends on agreement on a common political cause rather than opinion polls. He cautioned that opinion surveys could be used for electoral manipulation and alleged some actors, including the intelligence community, might use polls to shape opinion in favour of President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has taken a 5.6-point lead over Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the WANTAM online opposition flag bearer vote for the 2027 election, reversing an earlier double-digit deficit. The first round of voting closes ahead of an August 23 debate featuring the top five contenders.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
The WANTAM Advisory Committee has scheduled an opposition flag bearer debate for August 23 to bring together the top five candidates from its ongoing online vote, part of a process to help the Uhuru Kenyatta-backed United Alternative Government opposition alliance identify a unified presidential ticket for the 2027 General Election. As of August 5, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna led with 51.8 per cent of the vote, followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on 41 per cent.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Leaders of the Democratic Party, Party of National Unity, and Devolution Empowerment Party have criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for pressuring other regional parties to dissolve and join DCP, rejecting claims that he speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A photograph of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka meeting Alice Muthama, daughter of former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about former Senator Muthama's political future, weeks after he publicly disagreed with Kenya Kwanza figures. Alice Muthama, who is seeking the Matungulu parliamentary seat, described the meeting as an opportunity to seek guidance from a veteran politician.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has held consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, and others as opposition politicians intensify efforts to forge a united political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kenyan social media users have launched a campaign on X documenting President William Ruto's unfulfilled public promises spanning years of campaign trails, church services, and official addresses, from infrastructure projects to socio-economic reforms and political appointments.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kalonzo Musyoka-led Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has admitted former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Meru Governor Peter Munya and Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti into its governing council as part of a restructuring aimed at repositioning the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council will hold a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, hosted by Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to establish a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate for the opposition. The meeting is expected to be attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Western Kenya, despite its electoral significance and producing millions of votes and capable leaders, has rarely mounted a united presidential campaign, instead entering contests divided and serving as kingmaker rather than competing for the presidency itself.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out pre-election talks with President William Ruto, insisting he will only engage the Head of State after the 2027 General Election. He dismissed speculation that he was planning to abandon the United Opposition and enter into a political pact with Ruto ahead of the polls.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said he is ready to support a single opposition presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election if opposition leaders agree on a formula for selecting one flag bearer to challenge President William Ruto, even if he is not chosen as the nominee himself.
1 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed speculation he could work with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 election, saying they will oppose each other at the ballot. He claimed Ruto's administration had sent intermediaries to court him, but insisted he would not join forces with the President.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition has declared Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a litmus test for Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that the conduct of the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially. The opposition cited violent incidents over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu, as well as previous confrontations involving opposition figures, and called for prompt, independent and transparent investigations.
14 July 2026 · Capital News →
Trans-Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang is facing a tougher senatorial contest following the entry of Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale and Football Kenya Federation official Issac Munene. Mwale is backed by Governor George Natembeya, with whom Chesang has a tense relationship, while Munene has received support from the Kikuyu community, a voting bloc Chesang won in 2022.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
An Infotrak poll shows President William Ruto commanding 32 percent support among voters, more than double Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's 13 percent, with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i tied in third place at 12 percent each ahead of the 2027 General Election.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
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 →