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Jamleck Kamau

Also known as: Jamleck Irungu Kamau · Honourable Jamleck Irungu Kamau

Former Kigumo MP and Cabinet Minister appointed Wiper Patriotic Front national chairperson in August 2026.

2026-06-182026-08-16

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    This comes two weeks after Kalonzo declared Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader in a raft of changes that saw former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Kamau named the new Wiper chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru appointed as the party’s first spokesperson.

    Aisha Jumwa to get senior post in Wiper after UDA exit
  3. Citizen Digital

    This comes after Kalonzo just last week announced Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali also as Deputy Party Leader, in a raft of changes that also saw former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau named the new Wiper chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru appointed as the party’s fir

    Kalonzo names Aisha Jumwa new Wiper deputy party leader
  4. Capital News

    Kang’ata joined UDA ahead of the 2022 election and won the governorship with a wide margin, defeating former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau, who ran on a Jubilee ticket.

    CS Wahome signals bid for Murang’a governor as Kang’ata prepares DCP defence
  5. The Standard

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a major shake-up of the party's leadership, bringing on board former Kigumo MP Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and constitutional lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as

    Kalonzo rings changes as party gears up for polls
  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 7 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s national spokesperson in a leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening the out

    Kalonzo Appoints Former CS Jamleck Kamau Chair, Ndegwa Njiru Party Spokesperson
  7. Capital News

    Musyoka has also appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), unveiling a new leadership team that he said will help transform the party into a national political movement ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Mohammed Ali Appointed Wiper Deputy Party Leader-Designate
  8. Citizen Digital

    Jamleck Kamau, Mohamed Ali, Ndegwa Njiru: Kalonzo unveils new Wiper leadership team By Ian Omondi August 07, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former CS Jamleck Kamau, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, and law

    Jamleck Kamau, Mohamed Ali, Ndegwa Njiru: Kalonzo unveils new Wiper leadership team
  9. The Standard

    Kalonzo has appointed former Kigumo Member of Parliament Jamleck Irungu Kamau as party chairman, advocate Ndegwa Njiru as the party's first spokesperson and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate.

    Kalonzo revamps Wiper ahead of 2027, hands Jamleck, Njiru key roles
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has announced that he will not vie for Murang'a governorship the 2027 General Election.

    Ex-Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau rules out Murang'a governor bid
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    developed jointly by TSC and teachers' unions, seek to replace the much-criticized Career Progression Guidelines (CPG) introduced in 2018 and create a more flexible promotion structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.TSC Chairman Jamleck Kamau

    TSC propose two pathways promotion for teachers

Yesterday

  1. Aisha Jumwa joins Wiper, will contest Kilifi gubernatorial seat

    Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has joined the Wiper Patriotic Movement and will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027 after quitting the ruling UDA party. She cited humiliation and frustration over her gubernatorial bid, and announced a campaign to deregister UDA members in Kilifi and recruit them to Wiper.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 14 August

  1. Kalonzo proposes Aisha Jumwa as Wiper deputy party leader

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa be appointed as the party's Deputy Party Leader, with formal announcement expected after party leadership deliberations.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Wahome signals bid for Murang'a governorship

    Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has declared that Murang'a will elect a woman as governor in 2027, signalling a potential bid for the seat. The remarks may set up a contest against incumbent Governor Irungu Kang'ata, who has switched from UDA to the Democracy for Citizens Party ahead of 2027.

    9 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kalonzo appoints new Wiper leadership ahead of 2027 election

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments including Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson, in preparation for the 2027 General Election and efforts to lead an opposition coalition against President William Ruto.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Kalonzo appoints former CS Kamau Wiper Party chairman

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party's national spokesperson, in a leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kalonzo appoints Nyali MP Mohammed Ali as Wiper Deputy Leader

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Nyali MP Mohammed Ali as the party's Deputy Party Leader-designate, part of efforts to expand the party's leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kalonzo appoints Kamau, Ali, Njiru to Wiper leadership roles

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments: former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Kamau as party chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as Deputy Party Leader designate, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson. The appointments follow a mandate from the party's National Delegates Congress ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kalonzo appoints new Wiper leadership team ahead of 2027

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new appointments including former Kigumo MP Jamleck Irungu Kamau as party chairman, advocate Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson, and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate, as part of efforts to position the party for the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ex-Kigumo MP Kamau rules out 2027 Murang'a governor bid

    Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has announced he will not contest the Murang'a governorship in the 2027 General Election, the second such declaration he has made this year. He said he will instead focus his efforts on supporting the United Alternative Government.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 18 June

  1. TSC proposes two promotion pathways for teachers

    The Teachers Service Commission and teachers' unions have jointly developed new Career Progression Guidelines to replace the 2018 version, allowing classroom teachers to reach the highest professional ranks without leaving teaching duties and creating a more flexible structure that rewards professional growth alongside administrative leadership.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

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