Lenny Kivuti

Also known as: Mr Lenny Kivuti · Mr Kivuti

Devolution Empowerment Party/Mbus Party leader and Embu Senator, part of opposition coalition unified around 2027 presidential race.

2026-05-122026-09-21

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May 2026
12 MayCitizen Digital
… Others eyeing the Embu governor’s seat include former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, who is expected to make his third attempt at the county’s top seat. …
MP Mukunji declares bid to vie for Embu Governorship

Politics

ODM leader Junet mocks opposition's search for unified 2027 candidate

The News

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 →

Sunday 6 September

ODM leader Junet mocks opposition's search for unified 2027 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.
6 September 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 1 September

Opposition coalition intensifies unity talks among eight principals
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 →

Monday 24 August

Augustus Muli bets on independence to challenge Kalonzo in Ukambani
National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 16 August

Mt Kenya leaders accuse Gachagua of undermining regional counterparts
Mt Kenya leaders, led by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, have accused Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua of undermining regional leaders while claiming close ties with them. The leaders called for greater political unity and self-determination in Mt Kenya East and voiced support for Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jubilee rejects DCP claims of party involvement in opposition violence
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.
16 August 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 8 August

Opinion: Kenyan political elites' banquets lack substance and purpose
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.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

CS Ruku accuses Kalonzo of denying Kamba community government benefits
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of keeping the Kamba community away from government programmes for political gain while enjoying state privileges himself, and urged him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.
6 August 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East leaders to unite with DP Kindiki
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Munya calls Gachagua a bully amid opposition coalition tensions
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.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 5 August

Gachagua defends DCP popularity, challenges rivals to strengthen campaigns
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.
5 August 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition unity fractures over Gachagua's alleged disrespect
Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, creating cracks within the United Opposition.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition unity strained over Gachagua's dissolve party calls
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.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

Mt. Kenya opposition leaders reject Gachagua's push to fold parties
Leaders of the Democratic Party, Party of National Unity, and Devolution Empowerment Party have criticized Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua for pressuring other regional parties to dissolve and join DCP, rejecting claims that he speaks for the entire Mt. Kenya region.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muturi challenges Gachagua over UDA MPs, party mergers
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.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mt Kenya opposition leaders reject Gachagua's call to join DCP
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU's Peter Munya and DEP's Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for Citizens Party, saying he lacks the authority to determine the future of other political parties and that such decisions can only be made by each party's lawful organs in accordance with their constitutions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 3 August

Azimio coalition admits three new members ahead of 2027 election
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.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Azimio admits Matiang'i, Munya, Kivuti to governing council
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.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 24 June

Ruku warns Mbeere residents against clan-based politics
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
CS Ruku urges Mbeere to reject clan politics, backs Kenya Kwanza
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 12 May

Manyatta MP Mukunji announces bid for Embu governorship
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.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →