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Eugene Wamalwa

Eugene Wamalwa — DAP-K party leader who criticizes government over insecurity targeting leaders and clergy.

2026-04-242026-05-24

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  1. May 2026
  2. April 2026
  3. had been reached in consultation with other opposition leaders, positioning Mohamed Ali alias Jicho Pevu, as their preferred candidate for the coastal county’s top job. “Wangapi wako tayari kumfanya gavana wa jiji la Mombasa na mimi kwa niaba ya wenzangu, Riggy G, Eugene Wamalwa

    Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo hands Moha Jicho Pevu direct Wiper ticket for Mombasa Governor bid

Yesterday

  1. Opposition criticizes Ruto over fuel prices, Finance Bill

    The United Opposition has intensified criticism of President Ruto's administration over rising fuel prices and poor governance, urging Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, which it accuses the government of using to introduce punitive tax measures.

    13 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Opinion: Sifuna–Kalonzo ticket could balance generational energy in opposition

    A Capital FM opinion piece argues that Kenya's opposition should not rely solely on arithmetic to unseat President Ruto, and that a potential Sifuna–Kalonzo ticket could address the opposition's weakness in balancing generational energy with political reassurance, thereby appealing to new voter categories shaping Kenya's political future.

    12 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 11 May

  1. Gachagua calls for security overhaul in Nakuru after cleric murdered

    CP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has called for an overhaul of Nakuru's security team following the murder of Reverend Julius Ngari Ndumia at Tabuga PCEA Church in Lanet, accusing security officers of failing to contain rising crime in the region. Gachagua also questioned the silence of senior security officials and urged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to release CCTV footage of the killing.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 10 May

  1. Wamalwa criticizes government over rising insecurity targeting leaders

    DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has criticized the government over rising insecurity targeting leaders and clergy, calling recent fatal attacks a red flag. He praised the clergy for speaking out on governance issues and urged religious leaders to defend democracy and leadership.

    10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 2 May

  1. Kalonzo seeks ODM supporters' backing for presidential bid

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on supporters of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to rally behind his presidential bid, saying he carries Odinga's vision and aspirations. He revealed plans to team up with other opposition figures including Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Three political groupings compete ahead of 2027 election

    As Kenya approaches the August 2027 General Election, three political groupings led by William Ruto, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Edwin Sifuna are engaged in stiff competition that could lead to a re-run if no candidate achieves the required 50+1 majority vote.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard

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

Saturday 25 April

  1. Kalonzo awards direct Wiper ticket to Moha Jicho Pevu for Mombasa

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali (Jicho Pevu) will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2027, citing his anti-corruption track record.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Opposition demands Ksh.10M minimum compensation for protest victims

    The United Opposition is pushing President Ruto to increase compensation packages for victims of protest deaths and injuries, with Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka calling for a minimum of Ksh.10 million rather than the government's proposed Ksh.3 million. Opposition leaders also criticized the government's handling of the rising cost of living and fuel prices.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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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