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Justin Muturi

Also known as: The former National Assembly Speaker · Former Attorney General Justin Muturi · former National Assembly Speaker · Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi · the former Attorney General · former Attorney General · DP leader Justin Muturi · Former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi

Democratic Party leader opposing Rigathi Gachagua's dominance in Mt Kenya regional politics and participating in Azimio opposition unity talks for 2027.

2026-04-242026-08-05

In coverage

Verbatim sentences from the source article.

  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi added, "As much as we respect the court decision, we will not be swayed by this corrupt regime of William Ruto." Kalonzo claimed the government lost about Ksh.16 billion in the Ksh.244.5 billion deal, saying the money would have been earned t

    'Economic abduction!' Opposition to appeal court ruling clearing Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom
  3. June 2026
  4. The Standard

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned intimidation and harassment of editors and journalists, saying it goes against the spirit of the Constitution.

    Muturi: Media freedom and protection are non-negotiable
  5. The Standard

    The warning came on a day Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi launched a scathing attack against the commission.

    Ethekon warns against election chaos as Koome demands action
  6. CJ Koome calls for IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goons

    1. Citizen Digital

      "Credibility is not earned through secrecy," stated Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi.

      CJ Koome urges IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goons
    2. Citizen Digital

      "Credibility is not earned through secrecy," stated Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi.

      CJ Koome urges IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goons
  7. The Standard

    United Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i and Justin Muturi address residents in Chwele, Bungoma county, during the Western tour.

    How United Opposition's Western tour rattled Mudavadi-Wetang'ula grip
  8. Citizen Digital

    Muturi warns against secret deals on Kenya’s strategic minerals By Benjamin Muriuki June 20, 2026 10:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Democratic Party Leader Justin Muturi Audio By Vocalize Democratic Par

    Muturi warns against secret deals on Kenya’s strategic minerals
  9. The Standard

    He took a particular swipe at the former Speaker of the National Assembly, Justin Muturi, who he said presided over the House under the Constitution 2010 and should better understand what it entails.“I saw them purporting, together with others, that the Cabinet Secretary was comi

    Ichung'wah, Junet dismiss opposition budget
  10. Capital News

    The Speaker was responding to claims by leaders in the United Opposition, including former Attorney General Justin Muturi, who had suggested that President Ruto’s absence during the budget presentation was unusual and indicative of a governance crisis.

    Wetang’ula Defends Ruto’s Absence During Budget Presentation, Says Process Is Parliament’s Preserve
  11. Capital News

    The opposition leader was joined by Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i.

    Opposition Unveils ‘People’s Budget’, Accuses Ruto Govt of Economic Mismanagement

Today

  1. Gachagua defends DCP popularity, challenges rivals to strengthen campaigns

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua denied that his Democracy for the Citizens Party is undermining other political parties in Mt Kenya, attributing DCP's growing popularity to aggressive grassroots mobilisation and urging rival parties to strengthen their own campaigns rather than blame DCP for its rise.

    4 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Opposition unity fractures over Gachagua's alleged disrespect

    Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, creating cracks within the United Opposition.

    13 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Mt. Kenya opposition leaders reject Gachagua's push to fold parties

    Leaders of the Democratic Party, Party of National Unity, and Devolution Empowerment Party have criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for pressuring other regional parties to dissolve and join DCP, rejecting claims that he speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.

    19 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Muturi challenges Gachagua over UDA MPs, party mergers

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, alongside PNU leader Peter Munya and DEP leader Lenny Kivuti, challenged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to have UDA leaders allied to him resign and seek fresh mandates before urging other parties to dissolve and join his DCP. The three leaders rejected Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve, arguing that democracy is strengthened through the ballot rather than negotiated defections.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Mt Kenya opposition leaders reject Gachagua's call to join DCP

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU's Peter Munya and DEP's Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for Citizens Party, saying he lacks the authority to determine the future of other political parties and that such decisions can only be made by each party's lawful organs in accordance with their constitutions.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. Mt Kenya leaders oppose Gachagua's dominance bid in region

    Mt Kenya political leaders including Peter Munya and Justin Muturi have criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for seeking to position himself as the sole political leader of the region, insisting that leadership there has historically been guided by consultation among multiple leaders rather than by individual or party dominance.

    4 August 2026 · The Standard

Monday 3 August

  1. Azimio admits Matiang'i, Munya, Kivuti to governing council

    The Kalonzo Musyoka-led Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition has admitted former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, former Meru Governor Peter Munya and Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti into its governing council as part of a restructuring aimed at repositioning the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uhuru to lead Azimio talks on selecting opposition presidential candidate

    The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Council will hold a meeting chaired by former President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, hosted by Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, to establish a formula for identifying a single presidential candidate for the opposition. The meeting is expected to be attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and DAP-K Party leader Eugene Wamalwa.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Sifuna leads opposition vote; Matiang'i tops running mate ballot

    An online vote by the WANTAM Advisory Committee to identify a unified opposition ticket for 2027 shows Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna leading the presidential ballot with 58 per cent, followed by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka (34.01pc), while former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i leads the running mate category with 31 per cent.

    2 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. IEBC livestreaming restriction proposal deepens Kenyan electoral trust crisis

    Kenya's reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces a credibility test after proposing restrictions on livestreaming of election results, a move that has reignited public anxieties over transparency and reinforced fears of curtailed access to real-time information during the tallying process. The government-sponsored Bill, stalled at First Reading in the National Assembly since February 2024, seeks to repeal provisions allowing live transmission of results at the National Tallying Centre ahead of the 2027 polls.

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 30 July

  1. Former Treasury CS accuses Ruto of dominating state institutions

    Njuguna Ndung'u, former National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, has accused President William Ruto of overrunning state institutions, saying fear of lifelong repercussions forces officials to conform. Ndung'u said he refused to engage in deals during his tenure despite pressure, warning that consequences of compromising public office can last a lifetime.

    30 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Matiang'i meets opposition figures as 2027 campaign preparations advance

    Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    22 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Opposition urges IEBC enforce law at Ol Kalou by-election

    Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Opposition group launches digital vote for 2027 presidential candidate

    WANTAM Advisory Committee has launched a digital voting platform to select a single opposition presidential flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, with voting scheduled for July 25–26. The process involves an initial digital vote followed by a public debate among the top five candidates and a final round of voting.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Opposition signals Ol Kalou by-election as test of electoral integrity

    The United Alternative Government opposition coalition has declared Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a litmus test for Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that the conduct of the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Opposition accuses Ruto of presiding over political violence

    Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially. The opposition cited violent incidents over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu, as well as previous confrontations involving opposition figures, and called for prompt, independent and transparent investigations.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 12 July

  1. Opposition unity fractures over 2027 presidential candidate selection

    Kenya's united opposition coalition has exposed internal contradictions over choosing a presidential flagbearer for 2027, with leaders disagreeing on timing and process—DP's Justin Muturi endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka while appearing with Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua said there was no agreed formula, and Rigathi Gachagua argued for delay. A Standard opinion piece argues the real issue is not personalities but Kenya's presidential system architecture, which makes the flagbearer choice a winner-take-all political battle.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Kenya's rare earth minerals demand cautious stewardship

    An opinion piece warns that rare earth minerals are strategic resources essential to global technology, energy, and military systems, and that Kenya must protect these national assets from foreign control.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Muturi urges opposition unity on presidential candidate selection

    Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged opposition leaders to end delays in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year's General Election.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Muturi endorses Kalonzo as opposition flagbearer for 2026

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as opposition flagbearer for next year's presidential contest, saying he would support Kalonzo if the position was not his own.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. Opposition challenges appeal court ruling on Safaricom-Vodacom stake sale

    The opposition has renewed legal action against the government's 15 per cent stake sale in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group, which was cleared by the Court of Appeal four days after completion. Opposition leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, argue the sale was undervalued and opaque, and question why it proceeded while the matter remains pending in the High Court.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 29 June

  1. Muturi condemns intimidation of journalists and media houses

    Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned intimidation and harassment of editors and journalists, stating that such actions, along with censorship, spying, or political pressure on independent media, violate the Constitution and democratic rights of Kenyans.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 25 June

  1. IEBC warns electoral violence risks disrupting 2027 general election

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cautioned that surging electoral-related violence could hinder the 2027 general election, while Chief Justice Martha Koome calls for tough penalties on politicians who breach the code of conduct. Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has criticised the IEBC for excluding the united opposition from the electoral process and demanded a fresh audit of the voters register.

    25 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 24 June

  1. CJ Koome calls on IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goons

    Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to disqualify politicians found to be sponsoring goons from participating in next year's General Election, saying the electoral body has sufficient legal powers to address the growing culture of political violence in the country.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. CJ Koome calls for IEBC to disqualify politicians sponsoring goons

    Chief Justice Martha Koome has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to disqualify politicians found sponsoring goons from participating in next year's General Election, citing the IEBC's sufficient legal powers to address the growing culture of political violence in the country.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 22 June

  1. United Opposition Western tour challenges Mudavadi-Wetangula political grip

    United Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i and Justin Muturi conducted a tour in Western Kenya, addressing residents in Bungoma County and creating political tension in the region.

    22 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 20 June

  1. Muturi opposes secret deals on Kenya's strategic minerals

    Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi declared that the United Alternative Government will not support any agreement involving Kenya's strategic mineral resources if negotiated without public participation, transparency, and adherence to constitutional requirements. Muturi expressed concern that the current administration may engage foreign governments and corporations in discussions over Kenya's rare earth minerals without adequate public involvement or parliamentary oversight.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Majority, Minority leaders rebuke opposition over budget claims

    The Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah and Minority Leader dismissed the opposition's budget presentation, accusing them of misrepresenting the budgeting process and not understanding current constitutional procedures. Ichung'wah argued that under the current Constitution, the Cabinet Secretary does not read budgets to Parliament, contrary to the opposition's claims.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. Speaker defends Ruto's absence from 2026/27 budget presentation

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism of President William Ruto's absence during the 2026/27 Budget Statement presentation, ruling that there is no constitutional, legal or procedural requirement for the President to attend Parliament when the Treasury Cabinet Secretary presents the budget. Wetang'ula stated the budget-making process is Parliament's preserve and is distinct from occasions when the President addresses a joint sitting of the House.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Opposition coalition unveils alternative budget, criticises Ruto's economic policies

    Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

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