… Ruku also dismissed the political influence of DCP leader Justin Muturi and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti in Embu, claiming that their current influence was far below what they purported to command. …
… Muturi-led Mt Kenya alliance declines to fold parties Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU’s Peter Munya and DEP’s Lenny Kivuti recently rejected Gachagua’s call for their parties to dissolve and join DCP, arguing that decisions affecting their formations could only be made …
… Flanked by PNU leader Peter Munya and Mr Lenny Kivuti whose ‘Mbaas’ party is barely known beyond Imenti and Mbeere (even my friend Kagundu Njiru isn’t a member), the former AG accused DCP boss Rigathi Gachagua of bullying fringe parties. …
… He cited recent public disagreements involving Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya and Democratic Empowerment Party (DEP) leader Lenny Kivuti, saying the three had complained of coercion and disrespect from Gachagua. …
CS Ruku urges Munya, JB Muturi, Kivuti to work with DP Kindiki By Citizen Reporter August 06, 2026 07:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku joins the residents of …
Audio By VocalizeFrom Left, Former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, PNU Party Leader Peter Munya and DP Party Leader Justin Muturi during a press conference on August 4, 2026. …
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.
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.
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.
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
An opinion piece criticizes the growing trend of elaborate banquets and homecoming ceremonies staged by Kenya's political elites, arguing they have become political fishing expeditions without tangible achievements or genuine community benefit.
PNU leader Peter Munya has escalated a dispute with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, accusing the former Deputy President of bullying and a confrontational style that risks undermining opposition unity efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. The disagreement centres on the structure and leadership of the opposition coalition, with Munya insisting political leaders must treat each other with respect rather than issue ultimatums.
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.
Cracks have emerged within the United Opposition after former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Justin Muturi and Mbus Party leader Lenny Kivuti accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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.
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
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.
Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku cautioned residents of Mbeere against embracing clan-based politics, saying it risks undermining development and dividing communities. Speaking at the handover of a Sh38 million school complex at Katheru Primary School, he urged residents to focus on leaders with a development agenda rather than those promoting sectional interests.
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has warned Mbeere residents against clan-based politics, saying it risks undermining development and dividing communities. Speaking at the handover of a Sh38 million school complex, Ruku urged the region to support leaders with development agendas and criticized those promoting sectional interests.
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji has declared his intention to challenge incumbent Governor Cecily Mbarire for the Embu gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying Embu County has lagged behind in development since devolution.