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Ford Kenya

Ford Kenya — political party led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, backing Susan Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate for Trans-Nzoia governor in 2027.

2026-05-042026-08-26

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Standard

    From the late Michael Kijana Wamalwa's charismatic rise in the 1990s, to Musalia Mudavadi's enduring influence, to Moses Wetang'ula's dominance through Ford Kenya, to Wycliffe Oparanya's consolidation of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) support, former Vice-President Moody Awori'

    The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is rewriting Mulembe politics
  3. The Standard

    From the late Michael Kijana Wamalwa's charismatic rise in the 1990s, to Musalia Mudavadi's enduring influence, to Moses Wetang'ula's dominance through Ford Kenya, to Wycliffe Oparanya's consolidation of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) support, former Vice-President Moody Awori'

    The hurricane: How Sifuna's wave is shaking Mulembe politics
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper Patriotic Front followed with 9 per cent, while DAP-Kenya and Ford Kenya each attracted 2 per cent support.

    Nairobi Governor race: Babu Owino still leads as Agnes Kagure gains traction
  5. Capital News

    The campaign in Western Kenya comes at a time when the region has emerged as a key political battleground, with several formations seeking to win over voters traditionally associated with ODM, Ford Kenya and DAP-K.

    Linda Mwananchi Steps Up Campaign to Reclaim ODM’s Western Stronghold
  6. Capital News

    Milimo said Wetang’ula, who also serves as Ford Kenya party leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Service Commission, cannot lawfully be restrained from participating in political activities, contending that such orders would unjustifiably curtail his constitutional freedom

    Wetang’ula, Kingi Fight Bid to Bar Them From Political Activities
  7. Capital News

    Milimo said Wetang’ula, who also serves as Ford Kenya party leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Service Commission, cannot lawfully be restrained from participating in political activities, contending that such orders would unjustifiably curtail his constitutional freedom

    Wetang’ula, Kingi Fight Bid to Bar Them From Political Activities
  8. The Standard

    A section of Members of Parliament MPs from the Western region has rallied behind National Assembly Speaker and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula, declaring him the region's preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto after the end of his constitutional tenure.

    Western region MPs rally behind Wetang'ula as Ruto's preferred successor
  9. The Standard

    While Nakhumicha has been assured of the Ford Kenya ticket, Bisau and Wamalwa will vie for UDA nominations.

    President Ruto's allies target Natembeya
  10. The Standard

    Speaking during a fundraising drive at Kimugui Boys' Secondary School in Kanduyi Constituency to support the construction and upgrading of school infrastructure, the Ford Kenya legislator said the success of the factory's turnaround would largely depend on a motivated and well-tr

    Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare
  11. The Standard

    It has been a struggle between doing what the people of Kabuchai want, speaking for them in Parliament and ensuring public resources reach the people," he said.The Ford Kenya legislator attributed his performance to frequent grassroots engagement and transparency in managing the

    Babu Owino, Kalasinga best performing MPs in latest Infotrak ranking

Monday 27 July

  1. Sifuna's political influence disrupting Western Kenya leadership

    The Standard reports that Edwin Sifuna's rise is reshaping politics in Western Kenya, disrupting the region's long-established power structures dominated for over three decades by figures including Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang'ula, and Wycliffe Oparanya.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sifuna's rise disrupts three decades of Western Kenya politics

    Western Kenya's political landscape, long dominated by figures like Mudavadi, Wetang'ula, and Oparanya, is experiencing unprecedented disruption from a rising political force, described as capable of shaking established centres of power simultaneously.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 25 July

  1. Babu Owino leads Nairobi governor race, Kagure closing gap

    An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Linda Mwananchi Movement launches Western Kenya campaign rallies

    The Linda Mwananchi Movement is intensifying its political campaign in Western Kenya with planned rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other allies, as part of a broader grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 17 July

  1. Speakers Wetang'ula, Kingi challenge court bid to bar political activities

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have urged the High Court to reject an application seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and should have used internal Parliament dispute resolution procedures first. Their lawyers contended that similar issues are already before the Court of Appeal in six separate cases.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Wetang'ula, Kingi urge court to reject bar on political activities

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have asked the High Court to reject a petition seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and that petitioners should have exhausted internal parliamentary remedies and appeals already before the Court of Appeal first.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Western MPs unite behind Wetang'ula as Ruto's successor

    Members of Parliament from Kenya's Western region have rallied behind National Assembly Speaker and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula as their preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto, citing his political experience and national stature.

    14 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Ruto allies intensify campaign to deny Natembeya second term

    Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has declared efforts to prevent Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from winning re-election in 2027, announcing plans to field a single candidate from among three potential opponents. Speaker Moses Wetangula has similarly endorsed Susan Nakhumicha as Natembeya's challenger, saying he relocated his political base to Kitale to secure western region votes for President Ruto's re-election.

    11 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Kanduyi MP urges Nzoia Sugar to prioritise workers' welfare

    Kanduyi MP John Makali has called on Nzoia Sugar Company to make worker welfare a priority, saying the factory's revival must include improved working conditions, timely salary payment, and protection of employees' rights. He noted that workers have endured years of financial hardship and that restoring confidence among them will be critical to the company's turnaround under new private management.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Babu Owino, Kalasinga lead MPs in Infotrak approval ratings

    An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Infotrak survey: Bungoma MPs rank among Kenya's best performers

    Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.

    1 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. Wetang'ula criticized over endorsement of Nakhumicha for governor

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula's endorsement of Susan Nakhumicha as the preferred UDA candidate for Trans Nzoia governor in 2027 has drawn accusations from rival UDA gubernatorial aspirants Kakai Bisau and Chris Wamalwa, who say the Speaker should ensure the selection process is free, fair, and transparent.

    27 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 21 June

  1. Ford Kenya endorses Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza gubernatorial candidate

    Ford Kenya leaders, including Speaker Moses Wetangula, have endorsed former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as the Kenya Kwanza preferred candidate for Trans-Nzoia governor in 2027, urging other UDA aspirants Dr Chris Wamalwa and Maurice Bisau to withdraw from the race.

    21 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Wamalwa proposes renaming Kibabii University after Cardinal Otunga

    DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 7 June

  1. Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bid while backing Ruto's 2027 re-election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula told Western Kenya youth to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while hinting at his own presidential ambitions in 2032 and calling for strong national political alliances across regions.

    7 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Wetangula hints at 2032 presidential ambitions for Western Kenya

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. ODM power struggle between Orengo and Oburu Odinga revives

    A political contest between Siaya Governor James Orengo and Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga for control of the ODM party has rekindled old power struggles in Luo Nyanza, echoing 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga. Oburu, who succeeded his late brother Raila as ODM Party Leader, heads the ODM Linda Ground faction alongside party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard

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