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Kalonzo Musyoka

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Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

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Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Friday 24 April

  1. Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

    Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

    10 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. United Opposition grants direct ticket to Nyali MP for Mombasa governor race

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct United Opposition ticket to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo said the coalition decision reflects a unified opposition strategy aimed at strengthening chances in key counties and avoiding internal competition.

    15 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Kalonzo awards direct Wiper ticket to Moha Jicho Pevu for Mombasa

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali (Jicho Pevu) will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2027, citing his anti-corruption track record.

    16 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Opposition demands Ksh.10M minimum compensation for protest victims

    The United Opposition is pushing President Ruto to increase compensation packages for victims of protest deaths and injuries, with Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka calling for a minimum of Ksh.10 million rather than the government's proposed Ksh.3 million. Opposition leaders also criticized the government's handling of the rising cost of living and fuel prices.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua-led opposition team tours Kwale after Ukambani visit

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital

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