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 · H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka · H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka · Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka · Mr Musyoka · Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka · Wiper boss · Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka · Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka
Wiper leader participating in opposition strategy to challenge President Ruto in 2027 elections.
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Audio By VocalizeDeputy President Kithure Kindiki has hit back at Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka over his plan to contest for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. …
DP Kindiki laughs off Kalonzo over presidential bidCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 28 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Teachers Service Commission (TSC) and Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) seven days to disclose details of recruitments conducted over the past five years. …
Kalonzo Demands Police, Teacher Recruitment Records Over State House Handout ClaimsCitizen Digital
Kalonzo gives TSC, NPS, KDF 7 days to address bribery claims during recruitment or else… By Brian Kimani August 28, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A past photo of Wiper Patriotic Front Party Lea …
Kalonzo gives TSC, NPS, KDF 7 days to address bribery claims during recruitment or else…Citizen Digital
Kalonzo warns against Treasury plan to place county funds under single account By Citizen Reporter August 27, 2026 07:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka sp …
Kalonzo warns against Treasury plan to place county funds under single accountCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Augg 27 – Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to protect the 2010 Constitution, warning against attempts to weaken devolution, democratic institutions and electoral safeguards. …
Kalonzo Demands Full Implementation of Constitution as Kenya Marks 16 YearsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the unbiased implementation of the 2010 Constitution, warning that Kenya risks undermining the gains of the new constitutional order through selective compliance. …
Kalonzo calls for unbiased implementation of Constitution 16 years after promulgationCitizen Digital
… Several leaders within the opposition have either declared or expressed interest in the presidency, including Gachagua, Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i, Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka, People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua and former Chief Justice David Marag …
Gachagua: Opposition to pick single presidential candidate by April 2027Citizen Digital
… He said Sifuna should be supported as he seeks to align himself with other opposition figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matian …
Babu Owino rubbishes reports of fallout with Sifuna, urges opposition unity to defeat RutoCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 25 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa on Tuesday met with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua as opposition leaders intensify efforts to unite behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Electi …
Kalonzo, Wamalwa meet Gachagua as opposition plot to unseat Ruto intensifiesCitizen Digital
… Then again, we parted ways, and I ran with Uhuru while he ran with Kalonzo, and the results are there," he said. …
Raila would have done what I have if he won 2022 polls- RutoThree weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.
7 hours ago · The Standard →
Three weeks after a coordinated attack in Homa Bay killed four people on August 16, 2026, the Linda Mwanachi movement faces threats ahead of a planned rally in Nairobi on Sunday at Jacaranda grounds in Embakasi. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka have warned of threats to the Senator Edwin Sifuna-led group, with critics on social media pledging to prevent the rally.
7 hours ago · The Standard →
The United Opposition has intensified behind-the-scenes consultations seeking a formula to unseat President William Ruto, with opposition leaders including Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka holding meetings to coordinate strategy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition has decided to rebrand into a more inclusive opposition coalition and approved applications from political parties seeking to join, according to Azimio Secretary General Caroli Omondi. The move aims to strengthen the coalition's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka claims President Ruto's directive against foreigners in small businesses is politically motivated, alleging the government turned against Burundian nationals after discovering some supported the opposition rather than registering as Ruto voters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, agreeing that opposition leaders must work together to mount a credible challenge to President William Ruto and restore what they described as Kenya's constitutional democracy.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
A Bobea Report poll conducted in late August to early September found President William Ruto would lead hypothetical elections today with 35.2 per cent, ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 19.1 per cent and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i at 14 per cent, with 17.7 per cent undecided.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has extended a five-day shutdown order against foreign small-scale traders to a 90-day window to regularise their immigration status, work permits, business registration and licensing. President Ruto's original order from September 2 required foreign hawkers and small-scale retailers to cease operations from September 7, but the Government has now revised the approach to allow affected foreign nationals time to comply with legal requirements.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's crackdown on foreign small-scale traders, arguing that corruption, unpredictable business conditions, and erratic tariffs and taxation policies—rather than the presence of foreign traders—are the main challenges facing Kenyan traders. He warned the crackdown could strain Kenya's relations with neighbouring countries.
7 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and other Kenyan leaders have expressed condolences following the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Ruto conveyed Kenya's solidarity with Tanzania during the mourning period.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would run as Edwin Sifuna's running mate if the Nairobi senator has the strongest numbers to beat President Ruto in 2027, and suggested opposition leaders should prioritise electoral mathematics over personal ambitions when forming their ticket.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for 2027, saying age should not prevent young leaders from seeking the top seat and describing Sifuna as one of the serious contenders. Gachagua said he has no problem either deputising Sifuna or Sifuna deputising him, and pushed back against COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's suggestion that the 44-year-old Sifuna is too young to run.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Wiper-affiliated MCAs of party action over their role in blocking Governor Wavinya Ndeti's budget implementation in Machakos County, alleging that President Ruto is orchestrating efforts to scuttle the Machakos Youth Service programme. The dispute escalated after Wavinya rejected the county appropriation bill citing illegalities and budget cuts, which the County Assembly Speaker rejected as inadmissible.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would be willing to become Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's running mate in 2027 if political calculations show Sifuna is the opposition candidate most capable of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua argued the opposition should prioritize defeating Ruto by selecting the candidate with strongest nationwide support, regardless of seniority or personal ambition.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised President William Ruto's decision to order the closure of Tata Chemicals Magadi, calling it illegal and warning it could scare away investors and hurt the economy.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Justin Muturi, and Eugene Wamalwa accused the IEBC of sidelining them during a recent stakeholders' engagement ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders also criticized the government over reported abductions and pledged to work toward restoring rule of law and constitutionalism.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
With eleven months until the next General Election, Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka is struggling for visibility despite wanting to challenge President William Ruto.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka discussed Kenya's electoral body readiness and rising political intolerance with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh, warning that IEBC must be fully prepared ahead of the 2027 General Election to maintain public confidence in the vote.
2 September 2026 · Capital News →
Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that despite polling showing Ruto's low popularity, Kenya's opposition leaders' internal divisions and individual ambitions could hand him victory in next year's election; May polls showed Ruto at 24 per cent, ahead of Kalonzo Musyoka (19 per cent), Fred Matiang'i (14 per cent), Edwin Sifuna (10 per cent), and Rigathi Gachagua (9 per cent).
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya heads towards next year's general elections, Rigathi Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as likely Opposition figures to produce either a Presidential flagbearer or running mate, with Martha Karua potentially acting as a stalemate breaker.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies, and warned of increasing political pressure on religious institutions. He praised churches that have maintained independence despite government efforts to compromise church leaders and urged religious institutions to continue speaking out on matters affecting society.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo and the Linda Mwananchi team were attacked in Migori on Saturday after tear gas was discharged during a rally; the team condemned the incident as an attempt on their lives and pledged to continue their campaign to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →