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Ford Kenya

Ford Kenya — political party that appears in coverage of Western Kenya politics and historical intra-party struggles in Luo Nyanza.

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  1. July 2026
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. The Standard

    The Ford Kenya legislator said staying close to residents had been central to his leadership.

    Infotrak: Majimbo Kalasinga, Didmus Barasa emerge as best performing Western MPs
  6. June 2026
  7. The Standard

    Bisau pointed out that Trans Nzoia is one of the regions that strongly opposes President Ruto's administration and urged coalition leaders to select the strongest candidate through a competitive nomination process.Wamalwa, who recently switched from Ford Kenya to UDA, also voiced

    Wetang'ula accused of favouring Nakhumicha in gubernatorial race
  8. The Standard

    riday at Chebarus village during a ceremony by elders drawn from various communities to endorse Nakhumicha, Wetangula urged residents of Trans-Nzoia to rally behind the former CS."She has demonstrated the highest ability and strength to unseat governor Natembeya and as Ford Kenya

    Wetangula declare former CS Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate to face Natembeya
  9. The Standard

    Ford Kenya people were not taking it seriously, saying it was still growing, but they accepted and pushed, and we brought the charter,” he said.Wamalwa admitted that the process did not involve sufficient consultation with all stakeholders at the time, adding that even local lead

    Rename Kibabii University to Cardinal Maurice Otunga, Wamalwa proposes
  10. Capital News

    The Ford Kenya leader said Western Kenya politicians must cultivate strong national alliances as part of a long-term political strategy.

    Wetang’ula Hints at 2032 Presidential Bid, Rallies Western Youth Behind Ruto
  11. The Standard

    The Ford Kenya leader said the region must first consolidate its support for President Ruto’s second-term bid before pursuing its own leadership aspirations.“I have walked a long political journey.

    Wetang'ula hints at 2032 presidential bid
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    The 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, reminiscent of the 1990s Ford Kenya battles between Orengo and the late Raila Odinga.

    ODM power row revives Raila-Orengo era rivalry
Politics

Ruto allies intensify campaign to deny Natembeya second term

The News

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

Yesterday

  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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