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Japheth Nyakundi

Also known as: Kitutu Chache North MP Japheth Nyakundi

2026-06-052026-09-22

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    MP Japheth Nyakundi echoed support for county governments while acknowledging the pressure created by debt obligations and reduced revenues.

    MPs, Senators seek middle ground on Division of Revenue Bill

Sunday 30 August

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders defend IEBC against opposition attacks

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, including Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot, have defended the IEBC's independence and urged opposition parties to allow it to work without political interference, ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Broad-based leaders warn opposition against alliance with Gachagua

    Leaders allied to the Broad-based government have cautioned opposition figures against working with Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, claiming he would sideline and overshadow political allies. The leaders urged Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Dr Fred Matiang'i to abandon the opposition and work with President William Ruto instead.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East leaders to unite with DP Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 26 July

  1. Ruto allies campaign for second term in Kisii County visit

    Leaders allied to President William Ruto held public engagements in Kisii County, including church services and rallies, where they urged residents to support the President's development agenda and re-election bid.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Senior leaders campaign for Ruto re-election in Western Kenya

    Senior leaders allied to the broad-based government, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, have intensified campaigns in Western Kenya to consolidate political support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, while promising continued regional development.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 26 June

  1. Broad-based government leaders accuse opposition of inciting Gen Z protests

    Leaders from the broad-based government, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, have accused opposition parties of inciting youth into protests, saying the opposition lacks a development record and uses street protests for selfish gains rather than presenting policy alternatives.

    26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. Ruto allies urge Kenyans to maintain peace during Thursday protests

    Ruto-allied leaders, including Farouk Kibet and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah, have called on Kenyans to maintain peace and avoid disruption during planned demonstrations later in the week, while defending the government's development agenda and the Finance Bill.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 21 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn opposition's planned June 25 protests

    A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, has criticized the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to prioritize peace, unity, and development instead of political confrontations.

    21 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 5 June

  1. Mediation committee works to resolve revenue allocation disagreement

    A Mediation Committee co-chaired by MPs and a senator has begun deliberations to break a deadlock between the National Assembly and Senate over the Division of Revenue Bill, 2026. The two houses differ on the county allocation: the Assembly approved 420 billion shillings while the Senate amended it to 454.7 billion shillings, citing county governments' financial obligations.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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