Also known as: DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa · DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa · Hon. Eugene Wamalwa · DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa · my brother Eugene Wamalwa
Eugene Wamalwa — DAP-Kenya leader and opposition figure, accuses Ruto government of abductions and election interference ahead of 2027.
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The 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 RutoCapital News
… Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i remains a distant third with 2.7 per cent, followed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on 0.9 per cent and Eugene Wamalwa on 0.5 per cent. …
Kalonzo overtakes Sifuna in WANTAM flag bearer vote ahead of Aug 23 debateAn opinion piece argues that if the Opposition nominates Kalonzo Musyoka for president in 2027, despite his polling lead and backing from opposition figures like Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa, it risks handing President Ruto his clearest path to a second term, citing Kalonzo's limited national electoral reach and history of unsuccessful vice-presidential campaigns.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that if the Opposition nominates Kalonzo Musyoka for president in 2027, despite his polling lead and backing from opposition figures like Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa, it risks handing President Ruto his clearest path to a second term, citing Kalonzo's limited national electoral reach and history of unsuccessful vice-presidential campaigns.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition caucus has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election at a Windsor retreat, notably without Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or any representative from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party.
27 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over the size of his delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, claiming more than 500 people accompanied him at public expense and calling it "sheer wasting of public resources."
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka signalled that the Opposition could accept the 2027 election outcome and consider working with President Ruto if he wins through a free and fair contest. Kalonzo called for stronger democratic institutions and a united, functional opposition that does not thrive on disunity.
27 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused President Ruto's administration of planning to influence the 2027 election by mobilising voters across the Uganda border, citing Kenya Kwanza leaders who crossed into Uganda for a political meeting and alleging the government plans to grant IDs to Ugandans to vote for Ruto.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi accused President William Ruto's government of using a special police unit to abduct and torture government critics, speaking at events in Busia and Nakuru counties.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa stated that the United Democratic Party will serve as Senator Edwin Sifuna's political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, after plans to rebrand it as the Ukombozi People's Party collapsed due to a dispute over the name. Wamalwa said the opposition remains united and focused on building a united front for the polls.
25 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has defended President William Ruto's re-election bid, urging Kenyans to evaluate his government's development record and ignore the opposition's calls. Wetang'ula cited infrastructure and development initiatives in roads, housing, agriculture, energy, irrigation, and transport as evidence of the administration's agenda.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Democratic Action Party of Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating leaders from the Linda Mwananchi movement who are seeking to establish new parties after leaving ODM, and invited Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to join DAP-K. Wamalwa also called on Parliament and the Judiciary to expedite electoral law amendments and resolve legal uncertainties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders in the Linda Mwananchi movement have dismissed reports of rising tensions within the outfit, with Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi accusing President William Ruto of fuelling divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that political violence has become normalised in Kenya, citing Saturday's chaos in Embu where a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki descended into stone-throwing and arson that killed one person and torched six vehicles, along with multiple other incidents targeting opposition and government officials. The author contends that police inaction has emboldened perpetrators and calls for urgent intervention to stop the trend.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of sparking chaos at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu county through cash handouts, claiming residents rebelled after being locked out of the stadium during the distribution.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Youths pelted opposition leaders' vehicles with stones as a United Opposition rally in Garissa descended into chaos on Saturday. Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DP leader Justin Muturi condemned the incident, with Musyoka accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of orchestrating the disruption.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders were attacked on September 12 in Garissa County, which former Attorney General Justin Muturi described as an attempted assassination. Muturi called for an immediate police investigation and warned that such attacks could deepen divisions and heighten fear among Kenyans.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed criticized opposition parties for holding hotel meetings and retreats to find a common presidential candidate for 2027, saying ODM has already settled on its preferred choice. His remarks came after opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and others signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement in August to jointly select a single presidential candidate.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Justin Muturi, and Eugene Wamalwa accused the IEBC of sidelining them during a recent stakeholders' engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders also criticized the government over reported abductions and pledged to work toward restoring rule of law and constitutionalism.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of a police uniforms tender, claiming the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit government individuals, and argued the country needs police reforms and better officer remuneration instead.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi opposition movement held its first Meru County rally on Sunday, with Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders criticizing President William Ruto over a disputed police uniform tender and positioning the movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has accused President Ruto's administration of misplaced priorities for allocating Sh2.5 billion to new police uniforms while students struggle to pay school fees and youth remain unemployed. President Ruto unveiled the new Kenya Police Service general-duty uniform on August 28, with the rollout expected to cover about 60,000 general-duty officers.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece in The Standard argues that former President Uhuru Kenyatta faces a dilemma ahead of the 2027 presidential elections: supporting either President William Ruto or Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua risks losing influence, while supporting neither threatens to render the Kenyatta family politically irrelevant.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa met with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua as opposition leaders intensify efforts to consolidate behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. The meeting follows a memorandum of understanding signed by members of the United Alternative Government committing to support a common presidential candidate.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to attend the annual memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, where he will launch a book on Wamalwa's life and legacy. The book, completed 23 years after Wamalwa's death in 2003, features a foreword written by Uhuru, and the event is expected to draw political leaders from across the political divide.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →