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Kalonzo Musyoka — Wiper Patriotic Front leader pursuing presidential ambitions in 2027 as opposition consolidates around a unified candidate.
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… In the case, Senator Omtatah, United Opposition Coalition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i, Mithika Linturi and Justin Muturi, urged the High Court to abolish the recount and verification of the presidential election at the National Tallying Centre, sayin …
Presidential ballot verification, re-tallying dispute escalates to Appeals CourtThe Standard
… If they become the two dominant poles of the Opposition, politicians such as Kalonzo Musyoka and Fred Matiang’i will have to decide how to respond to that emerging reality. …
How US trip, delay in naming of candidate will boost GachaguaThe Standard
President William Ruto appears to be leaving nothing to chance as he strives to frustrate Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political grip on the lower Eastern region. …
Ruto's army keeps Kalonzo's troops busy in his Ukambani backyardThe Standard
The Thursday night meeting between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has elicited mixed reaction, with emerging speculations that the latter would be wooing the former Vice President to join government. …
Inside details of Kalonzo and Muthama meeting last ThursdayThe Standard
… The Governor drummed up support for Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, urging residents to rally behind his bid for the presidency come 2027. …
Governor Wavinya Ndeti calls on Ruto to end lecturers' strikeCitizen Digital
… "Watu ambao wanawania kiti cha urais, ikiwa ni pamoja na Karua, Gachagua, Kalonzo, Matiang’i, Sifuna, wananchi wanasema muingie kwa nyumba mpigane kama mtapigane, lakini mtupee candidate mmoja atapeleka Kasongo nyumbani," Jane Njeri, Kirinyaga Woman Representative, said. …
'Don't repeat the same mistake', Uhuru tells Kenyans over Ruto reelectionCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 3 – Wiper Party Chairman Jamleck Kamau has dismissed reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join the government, terming the claims propaganda allegedly being propagated by government forces. …
Wiper Dismisses Claims of Government Deal, Reaffirms Opposition CommitmentCitizen Digital
Wiper dismisses claims of Kalonzo government deal, reaffirms opposition commitment By Citizen Reporter October 03, 2026 02:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper Party has dismissed repo …
Wiper dismisses claims of Kalonzo government deal, reaffirms opposition commitmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 3 – Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna have joined other opposition leaders at the funeral service of Martha Karua’s father in Kirinyaga County. …
Uhuru, Sifuna Join Opposition Leaders at Karua’s Father’s FuneralCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Wiper Patriotic Front Chairman Jamleck Kamau has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is considering abandoning his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. …
Wiper Dismisses Claims Kalonzo Could Back Ruto in 2027President Ruto has broken ground for a new Devki clinker and cement plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County, costing Ksh70 billion. Ruto said local clinker production will reduce imports, create jobs, and strengthen Kenya's industrial capacity.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto has broken ground for a new Devki clinker and cement plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County, costing Ksh70 billion. Ruto said local clinker production will reduce imports, create jobs, and strengthen Kenya's industrial capacity.
11 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Opposition unity discussions are intensifying following talks between Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, followed by separate discussions with Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Luhya council of elders on timing the Opposition's Presidential flagbearer announcement and electoral process timelines.
21 hours ago · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto announced plans to launch a Sh70 billion cement and clinker factory in Ngaaie, Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, expected to create 4,000 jobs. The factory, being developed by Devki Group and using locally sourced materials, is aimed at boosting employment and economic activity in the region.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto's tour of Ukambani and public praise of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sparked speculation about whether he is seeking him as an ally or attempting to weaken opposition support in the region ahead of the 2027 election. Ruto portrayed Kalonzo as an opposition leader who recognizes his administration's development record, unlike others he accused of refusing to acknowledge government achievements.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto spent Sunday touring Ukambani, promoting development projects and pledging tax relief for lower earners as part of efforts to weaken opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka's support in the three counties ahead of next year's election.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for recognising his administration's development projects in Ukambani, particularly road construction. Ruto made the remarks during a four-day development tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties, where he commissioned infrastructure projects and announced additional investments in roads, water supply and land ownership.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's remarks about working to outshine him by declaring himself the President's principal political competitor, saying Ruto's acknowledgment confirmed growing opposition influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
The 2027 General Election represents a defining moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as President Ruto courts voters in the Ukambani region, putting pressure on Kalonzo's political position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 General Election represents a critical moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to decide whether to contest for the State House or accept a lesser position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's criticism of his development record by defending his four decades in politics, drawing a biblical parallel to the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness and framing it as a transition to a new chapter of meaningful change for Kenya.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a four-day tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties launching development projects, President Ruto urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon the opposition and work with his administration, saying Kalonzo risks being abandoned by his political allies.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka declared that God is using him to send President William Ruto home, responding to remarks in which Ruto identified him as his main political rival. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service, Kalonzo called Ruto's acknowledgement "the most honest admission" the President had made in four years and said his political engagements were part of a broader push for change.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has begun a four-day development tour of Ukambani, commissioning Phase Two of the Mwala Cluster Last Mile Water Supply Project valued at Sh1.47 billion, which is expected to serve approximately 120,000 residents across multiple constituencies in Machakos County and address persistent water shortages in the region.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto began a four-day tour of Ukambani, promising development projects and saying his administration would serve residents regardless of political allegiance. He pledged to launch the tarmacking of a road to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's rural home in Tseikuru on Monday.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto said during a tour of Ukambani that God is using him and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to advance Kenya's development, with Ruto delivering projects while Kalonzo helps publicise them. The remarks were made amid the backdrop of political rivalry between the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.
24 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has called for accountability over the collapse of an incomplete multi-storey building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, urging authorities to investigate construction approvals, inspections and enforcement of building regulations. He commended rescue teams and emphasized coordination among agencies responding to the incident.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, has demonstrated enduring political relevance across successive Kenyan governments and opposition coalitions, and that neither the government nor the United Opposition should underestimate his political acumen as the country prepares for next year's elections.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →