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Kalonzo Musyoka

Also known as: Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka · Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka · Wiper party leader · the former Vice President · Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka · opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka · Senior Counsel Kalonzo Musyoka · Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka · Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka

Wiper Party leader and former Vice President contesting 2027 presidential race with 13% support in recent polling.

2026-04-242026-07-28
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  1. July 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    … Leaders such as Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Martha Karua and a section of senators condemned Duale’s remarks calling for him to retract them, some even calling for his resignation. …

    Wahome to Duale: Withdraw remarks on Kikuyu community and apologize

  3. Citizen Digital

    … The remarks triggered a political storm, drawing condemnation from leaders across the political divide including Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) Martha Karua and a section of Senators across both sections of Senate. …

    'Our son is suffering,' Gachagua accuses Ruto of mistreating Kindiki

  4. The Standard

    When was the last time Kalonzo Musyoka personally hosted a major political rally? …

    Kalonzo's missing rallies: As Sifuna takes the political stage, where is the Wiper leader?

  5. The Standard

    When was the last time Kalonzo Musyoka personally hosted a major political rally? …

    Where is Kalonzo Musyoka?

  6. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar, accusing the two of using inflammatory rhetoric that he said has no place in publi …

    Kalonzo demands Duale, Hassan Omar quit over ‘inciting’ remarks

  7. Citizen Digital

    You are unfit for office!' Kalonzo tells Duale over tribal remarks By Citizen Reporter July 26, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned recent …

    You are unfit for office!' Kalonzo tells Duale over tribal remarks

  8. Capital News

    … In Ukambani, Kalonzo speaks. In Mt Kenya, Rigathi Gachagua speaks. …

    Western Kenya will no longer stay on the sidelines, Natembeya tells Linda Mwananchi rally

  9. The Standard

    … The controversy has also drawn condemnation from Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who on Saturday called for the resignation of both Duale and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar over separate remarks he described as inflammatory. …

    Karua, Kalonzo, demands Duale's dismissal over incitement allegations

  10. Citizen Digital

    … Kalonzo Musyoka's Wiper Patriotic Front followed with 9 per cent, while DAP-Kenya and Ford Kenya each attracted 2 per cent support. …

    Nairobi Governor race: Babu Owino still leads as Agnes Kagure gains traction

  11. Citizen Digital

    … Fred Matiang'i of the Jubilee Party follows with 14%, while Kalonzo Musyoka is at 13%, down from 19% in May and 25% in November 2025. …

    Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi sweeps ODM support as TIFA poll shows 74% backing
Politics

Wahome urges Duale to withdraw remarks and apologize to Kikuyu community

The News

Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.

27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

  1. Wahome urges Duale to withdraw remarks and apologize to Kikuyu community

    Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua accuses Ruto of orchestrating effort to isolate Kindiki

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that President William Ruto is behind a coordinated effort to politically isolate Deputy President Kithure Kindiki by encouraging leaders within the Kenya Kwanza administration to publicly criticize him. Gachagua claimed Kindiki is enduring mounting political pressure in silence and said he experienced a similar pattern during his tenure as Deputy President.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kalonzo's absence from rallies as younger opposition figures rise

    As the 2027 political season gains momentum, questions mount over when Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka last personally hosted a major political rally, with younger opposition politicians increasingly dominating the public stage.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Opposition politician Kalonzo faces questions over public visibility

    The Standard examines when Kalonzo Musyoka last personally hosted a major political rally, noting that as the 2027 political season intensifies, younger opposition politicians are increasingly dominating the public stage.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kalonzo calls for Duale, Hassan Omar resignation over inflammatory rhetoric

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar resign, accusing them of using inflammatory rhetoric unsuitable for public leadership. Speaking at a funeral in Kitui, Kalonzo extended his criticism to President William Ruto's administration, warning against arbitrary arrests and alleged abductions of opposition supporters.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kalonzo calls Duale unfit over tribal remarks, demands resignation

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned tribal remarks by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at a burial in Kitui County, declaring that Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar are unfit for public office and should resign.

    26 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Western Kenya demands unified voice in 2027 election

    Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Karua, Kalonzo demand Duale's dismissal over incitement

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive, warning that failure to act would be interpreted as approval of tribal politics. Karua also criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for moving too slowly in addressing complaints related to hate speech and ethnic incitement.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

  1. Babu Owino leads Nairobi governor race, Kagure closing gap

    An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 July

  1. TIFA poll: Linda Mwananchi faction commands 74% ODM support

    A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto leads 2027 race with 24 percent; Sifuna rises in opposition

    According to a TIFA Research opinion poll, President William Ruto holds 24 percent support in the 2027 presidential race, while opposition backing is divided. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-rising opposition contender, climbing from virtually no measurable support in 2025 to 15 percent in June 2026, ahead of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i (14 percent) and former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka (13 percent).

    24 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Most Kenyans want Gachagua to back opposition candidate against Ruto

    A TIFA survey shows 62% of Kenyans believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua should support the strongest opposition candidate to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, while 14% believe he should be allowed to contest and lead the opposition ticket.

    24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to join Ruto's government

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and join the government, claiming the opposition coalition intends to sideline him from running for president in the next election.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Opposition focuses on Western Kenya ahead of 2027 election

    Kenya's opposition is shifting political focus to Western Kenya following months of attention on Mt Kenya, with Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna coordinating strategy ahead of Sifuna's expected presidential declaration at a Bungoma rally.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kalonzo launches citizen-funded campaign for 2027 election race

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a public fundraising campaign called #KomboaKenya, asking Kenyans to make voluntary contributions through Paybill 400200 to finance his political movement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The campaign frames itself as a citizen-driven effort to reduce reliance on wealthy financiers and place political change in the hands of ordinary citizens.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Wantam launches online platform for opposition 2027 candidate selection

    The Wantam movement will open an online voting platform on July 25–26 allowing Kenyans to select a single opposition presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. Organisers said the platform has repelled more than 4,000 hacking attempts and is built to be tamper-proof.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

  4. 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 →

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Karua rules out deputy president role in united opposition

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 19 July

  1. UDA leaders rally Ukambani support for Ruto's 2027 re-election

    UDA leaders from Kitui County, including Kitui South MP Rachael Kaki, have urged Ukambani residents to support leaders based on track record rather than party affiliation ahead of 2027, citing Kenya Kwanza administration's development projects in the region including road tarmacking and an Enziu Bridge project.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

  1. Sifuna downplays removal from ODM leadership positions

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has said he does not need powerful political positions to serve Kenyans, following recent leadership shake-ups within the opposition. Speaking in Taita Taveta County, Sifuna remarked that losing positions entrusted to him by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had not diminished his ability to think, lead, or champion ordinary Kenyans' interests.

    18 July 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 17 July

  1. Ol Kalou voters rejected UDA candidate despite intimidation

    After the UDA candidate's defeat in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, Kenyans praised the constituency for voting with resolve despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, goon activity, and organized intimidation.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ol Kalou voters reject UDA candidate despite intimidation

    The United Democratic Alliance candidate lost the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election despite three months of voter bribery, police deployments, and intimidation tactics. Residents of the constituency voted despite facing pressure, violence, and what the source describes as "overwhelming State machinery."

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kalonzo hails DCP's Ol Kalou by-election win as 2027 signal

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has praised the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a rejection of President William Ruto's administration and an indicator of the political landscape ahead of 2027. Kalonzo alleged the by-election occurred amid heavy security deployment, intimidation by the National Police Service, and government-backed voter bribery.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  4. Kalonzo hails DCP's Ol Kalou win as signal of 2027 shift

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has congratulated the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) on its victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, characterizing it as a rejection of President William Ruto's administration and a sign of the political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo alleged the by-election was conducted under heavy security deployment, intimidation by the National Police Service, and widespread voter bribery.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News →

  5. Azimio Alliance rebrands to Komboa Kenya coalition

    The United Alternative Government has abandoned plans to form a new political coalition, instead rebranding the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance as the Komboa Kenya coalition.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard →

  6. Opposition rebrands Azimio coalition to Komboa Kenya

    The United Alternative Government has abandoned plans to form a new political coalition, instead rebranding the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance as Komboa Kenya coalition.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Kingi names Eddy Oketch Deputy Minority Whip, replacing Sifuna

    Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has replaced Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as Senate Deputy Minority Whip with Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, despite an Azimio Coalition formal protest arguing the removal process violated coalition agreement and Senate Standing Orders.

    16 July 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Lobby group launches digital platform for opposition's 2027 presidential pick

    The WANTAM Advisory Committee has unveiled a digital platform to allow Kenyans to participate in selecting the opposition's presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The committee says the initiative is independent and non-partisan, with a digital selection exercise planned for July 25 and 26.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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 →

  2. Lobby group launches online platform for opposition flag bearer voting

    Under the WANTAM Advisory Committee, a lobby group has unveiled an online voting platform allowing Kenyans to select their preferred opposition candidate for the 2027 General Election. The two-day voting process will occur July 25–26, with candidates including Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, David Maraga, Okiya Omtatah, and Fred Matiang'i; the top five will advance to a public debate.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

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