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Junet Mohamed

Also known as: National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed · Suna East MP Junet Mohamed · Minority Leader Junet Mohamed

Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader who has criticized opposition's 2027 candidate search and made remarks about payments to lawmakers during Gachagua's impeachment.

2026-04-302026-09-25

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed also took aim at the opposition, questioning its internal cohesion and lack of a clear agenda. …

    Uhuru Kenyatta: Ruto using me as a scapegoat because he has failed
  3. Citizen Digital

    … National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and several MPs. CS Mbadi pointed out that late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga told him that ODM should support President Ruto in delivering his development agenda. …

    'Stop sabotaging my government!' President Ruto tells Uhuru
  4. Capital News

    … National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed said mistrust and suspicions were weakening the opposition, while arguing that opponents of the administration lacked a clear agenda for the country. …

    Ruto: 2027 election will be a vote against tribalism, marginalisation
  5. Citizen Digital

    … National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed also weighed in on the opposition's internal divisions. …

    Ruto labels Uhuru 'rebel leader,' praises court ruling barring him from politics
  6. Capital News

    … He was accompanied by Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, National Treasury CS John Mbadi, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and several MPs and other leaders.

    Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Orengo to oppose govt projects, predicts 2027 landslide
  7. Citizen Digital

    … The thanksgiving ceremony and church service was attended by Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, Governors Jonathan Lati Lelelit (Samburu), Ahmed Abdullahi (Wajir) and Mohamud Ali (Marsabit), National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed and several MPs. …

    Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad - Ruto
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 6 — National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has mocked opposition leaders for holding meetings and retreats in search of a common political path ahead of the 2027 elections. …

    Junet mocks opposition’s hotel-to-hotel search for 2027 presidential candidate
  9. August 2026
  10. Capital News

    … Senior ODM figures, including National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, have repeatedly said the party would negotiate for the position of Deputy President as part of a proposed coalition arrangement with UDA and Kenya Kwanza. …

    Murkomen to Kindiki: Ruto will begin second term ‘together with you’
  11. Citizen Digital

    … He also criticised ODM figures who have aligned themselves with Ruto, naming Siaya Governor James Orengo, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed, Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary …

    Gachagua launches fresh attack on Ruto over SHA, KRA and ODM
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has accused the Linda Mwananchi convoy of being financed by "that retired man." ODM's Junet Mohamed has claimed Uhuru played a role in the internal ODM fractures that followed Raila Odinga's death, alleging the former president was funding t …

    ‘Sponsor!’ Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms over Ruto govt as campaigns intensify

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Uhuru Kenyatta accuses Ruto of using him as scapegoat for failures

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized President William Ruto for attributing governance failures to his predecessor rather than taking responsibility, saying "four years later, it is still Uhuru this and Uhuru that." Kenyatta also announced his support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, citing his commitment to ending tribal politics.

    22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. President Ruto accuses Uhuru of sabotaging government

    President William Ruto told his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta to stop sabotaging the government of Kenya, saying it is unpresidential for a former Head of State to undermine the government he once led. Ruto also accused Kenyatta of funding the opposition to wreck his government.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Ruto: 2027 election to reject tribalism and marginalisation

    President William Ruto said the 2027 General Election will give Kenyans a chance to rally behind national unity, inclusivity, and equitable resource distribution, and to reject tribalism, marginalisation, and divisive politics. He cited his administration's focus on service delivery and the Broad-Based Government arrangement as efforts to promote national cohesion.

    16 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. Ruto attacks Uhuru as 'rebel leader,' supports court's political ban

    President William Ruto labeled retired President Uhuru Kenyatta a "rebel leader" who has refused to act as a statesman, and praised a High Court ruling barring Kenyatta from holding office in a political party, accusing Kenyatta of destabilizing his government.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto accuses Uhuru of using Siaya governor against government

    President William Ruto accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of using Siaya Governor to frustrate government programmes, urging county leadership to focus on serving residents. Ruto predicted the Broad-Based Government would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 General Election.

    15 September 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 6 September

  1. Kenya to process raw materials locally, not export for processing abroad

    President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. ODM leader Junet mocks opposition's search for unified 2027 candidate

    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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. Murkomen projects Ruto-Kindiki ticket for 2027 election

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told Deputy President Kithure Kindiki that President William Ruto will begin a second term "together with you" after next year's elections, signalling a projected Ruto-Kindiki ticket for 2027 amid ongoing UDA-ODM coalition negotiations where the Deputy President position is a key bargaining point.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Gachagua attacks Ruto over SHA, KRA, and ODM politics

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accused President Ruto's administration of using state agencies to intimidate Kenyans and mismanaging the Social Health Authority, claiming the KRA targets businesses with tax demands and that delegations visiting Kenya complained about SHA's performance.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of bankrolling opposition ahead of 2027

    President William Ruto has accused former president Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the opposition, including Jubilee and Linda Mwananchi parties, as well as bloggers against the government. The accusation has become routine in Kenya Kwanza's 2027 campaign messaging.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Ruto's allies step up 2027 re-election campaigns in Western Kenya

    Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gov't urges political leaders to ensure peaceful electoral cycle

    The government has urged political leaders and stakeholders to act responsibly as the country enters a new electoral cycle, assuring Kenyans they will be able to choose their leaders freely and without intimidation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo called on leaders to prioritise national unity and avoid rhetoric that could fuel ethnic, religious or regional divisions.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Government warns politicians against divisive election campaigns

    Kenya's government has assured citizens that next elections will be peaceful and free, while warning political leaders against using ethnicity, religion and regional identity to divide voters. Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo urged politicians to conduct campaigns responsibly and called on Kenyans to embrace national identity over ethnic politics.

    15 August 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Junet Mohamed denies receiving money for Gachagua impeachment

    Suna East MP Junet Mohamed denied receiving money to support the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, clarifying that his earlier remarks about MPs being given "something" referred to general lobbying within Parliament, not personal payment to him.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua blocked Tanzania President's effort to mediate Ruto-Raila talks

    Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua blocked an attempt by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan to mediate between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga following opposition demonstrations, claiming Gachagua threatened to resign if Ruto attended the talks.

    11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Oparanya dismisses speculation linking him to Deputy President role

    Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has dismissed growing speculation linking him to the position of Deputy President, saying no official discussions have taken place and reiterating his commitment to supporting President William Ruto's re-election. His remarks come as some ODM leaders, including Secretary General Catherine Omanyo and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have endorsed him for the role amid debate over the Kenya Kwanza-ODM working relationship.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 2 August

  1. Kalonzo cites Junet's bribery remarks to question Gachagua impeachment

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pointed to recent remarks by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed—who claimed some lawmakers financially benefited from October 2024's impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua—as evidence that the parliamentary proceedings were compromised and the removal was unlawful.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kalonzo claims Gachagua impeachment improper based on Junet remarks

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.

    2 August 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 31 July

  1. MPs publicly allege cash payments for Gachagua impeachment vote

    Sitting Members of Parliament, including Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, have publicly confirmed that money changed hands to secure votes for the October 2024 impeachment of then Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, naming individuals allegedly involved in the payments.

    31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Mt Kenya MPs defend Kindiki against ODM's 50-50 government demand

    Mt Kenya legislators allied to the government have rejected ODM's demand for a 50-50 share of government and the Deputy President's seat, arguing that ODM joined the administration through a broad-based arrangement and has no moral authority to make such demands.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sifuna willing to work with Gachagua despite impeachment vote

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said he is prepared to work with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua despite voting for his impeachment, arguing that opposition efforts to unseat President William Ruto take priority. Sifuna stated the Linda Mwananchi movement will collaborate with anyone committed to upholding the Constitution, the rule of law, and removing Ruto from office.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Sifuna defends modest village home, rejects criticism

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has defended his modest Bungoma village home, saying his lifestyle reflects his values and a deliberate choice to avoid using public office for personal enrichment, dismissing criticism from political rivals that his house is too small for his position.

    28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 July

  1. ODM demands deputy presidential slot in 2027 UDA alliance

    ODM has declared the deputy presidential position non-negotiable for backing President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid, arguing that since Ruto is running on the UDA ticket for president, ODM should produce the running mate. The party is reviewing its working arrangement with UDA and insisting the condition is essential for the coalition to continue.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Junet alleges lawmakers received money during Gachagua impeachment

    Suna East MP Junet Mohamed claimed some legislators benefited financially from the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and alleged that Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot was an "accounting officer" in the process. Junet provided no evidence to support the claims, and no official investigation has substantiated such allegations.

    27 July 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 26 July

  1. MP Junet Mohamed alleges MPs paid to impeach Gachagua

    Suna East MP Junet Mohamed alleged that members of Parliament were given money to support former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024, and that Kericho Senator Aaron Cheruiyot distributed the funds to MPs in the National Assembly and Senate.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Nyanza leaders urge Ruto to increase regional development, pledge 2027 support

    Nyanza leaders including Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed have urged President William Ruto to initiate more development projects in the region to bolster his re-election bid in 2027, arguing that the President has demonstrated commitment to equitable development across the country.

    20 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 19 July

  1. ODM elevates Ottichilo to county patron in Vihiga leadership restructure

    The Orange Democratic Movement has appointed Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo as county patron, replacing Senator Godfrey Osotsi, as part of a broader party reorganisation ahead of the 2027 elections. Party leaders attributed the reshuffle to the need for committed officials and said the party had experienced internal divisions and lack of direction in the county.

    19 July 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 18 July

  1. ODM, UDA coalition would secure 17 million votes—Wanga

    ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga has affirmed that the Orange Democratic Movement will form a coalition with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, stating that combined support from the two parties would yield about 17 million votes.

    18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

  1. ID reforms removing barriers to govt services, PS says

    The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Government ID reforms remove barriers to services, PS says

    Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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