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.
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Muturi calls for an end to attacks on Uhuru Kenyatta By Citizen Reporter May 04, 2026 06:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has called for an imme …
Muturi calls for an end to attacks on Uhuru KenyattaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFormer Attorney General Justin Muturi has condemned the ruling United Democratic Alliance party over what he termed as an orchestrated vilification campaign. …
Muturi scolds UDA over vilification campaign against former President UhuruThe Standard
… Even when he faced immense pressure and intimidation, he remained steadfast,” Musyoka said.Former Attorney General Justin Muturi described Dr Obwaka as a distinguished medical practitioner whose contribution to healthcare will not be forgotten. …
Tributes stream in for Nairobi Hospital director Dr Job ObwakaCapital News
… Former Attorney General Justin Muturi on Wednesday called for urgent intervention, urging the Ministry of Interior to implement structural reforms within the security apparatus, including changes in local police command and intelligence operations. …
Govt deploys GSU, RDU teams to escort vehicles after Kitui attacksThe Standard
… Besides Kalonzo, it includes Rigathi Gachagua, aka Riggy G or Wamunyoro, Fred Matiang’i, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, Martha Karua, Okiya Omtata, and David Maraga.Former Deputy President Gachagua, bitter with Ruto for organizing his impeachment, campaigns on two fronts: the des …
The three way presidential competitionCitizen Digital
… Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi claimed both Houses were compromised during the process, saying some allegations were rejected but others were used to push through the impeachment. …
United Opposition confident court will overturn Gachagua impeachment as hearing beginsCitizen Digital
Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pact By Benjamin Muriuki April 26, 2026 09:00 (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 …
Muturi raises sovereignty concerns over Kenya–France defence pactCapital News
MOMBASA, Kenya, Apr 26 – Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi has strongly opposed the proposed Kenya–France Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA), raising concerns over sovereignty, legality and lack of public participation. …
Muturi Opposes Kenya–France Defence Pact Over Sovereignty, Legal Immunity ConcernsCitizen Digital
… The coastal engagements come after a two-day tour of the Ukambani region, where the leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, held rallies in Kitui and Mwingi. …
Gachagua leads United Opposition team to Kwale after two-day Ukambani tourFormer 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →