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Mohamed Ali

Also known as: Mohammed Ali · Nyali lawmaker Mohamed Ali · Marsabit Governor Mohamed Ali · Honourable Mohammed Ali · Nyali MP Mohamed Ali · Nyali MP Mohammed Ali · Marsabit Governor Mohammed Ali

Mohamed Ali — Nyali MP appointed as Wiper Patriotic Front Deputy Party Leader-designate in August 2026.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Kalonzo added: “Wameweka mikakati ya aina gani kuhakikisha wamama hapa hawatapatwa na mafuriko hapa, na wanasema wamepanda miti?” Deputy Wiper Party Leader Mohammed Ali on his part said, “Watu wa Mombasa hawana barabara. …

    Kalonzo-led opposition accuses Gov't of laxity in Ebola preparedness
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Deputy Party Leader, Wiper Mohammed Ali added, “Public participation is a must. Lazima raia waulizwe. …

    Opposition leaders accuse Ruto Gov’t of privatising Port of Mombasa
  4. September 2026
  5. The Standard

    … So we expect to have very minimal damages as a result of the El Nino,” he said.Marsabit Governor Mohammed Ali said the county has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Nino rains, with a technical team meeting regularly to map out measures to minimise the impact of floo …

    Turkana, Marsabit to benefit from Sh4.4b drought, El Nino mitigation projects
  6. Citizen Digital

    … "Wanapiga sisi na mawe, angalia vile gari langu limegongwa hapa, ndugu yangu Duale ni jirani yangu pale Nairobi, kweli majirani wataishi namna hiyo,” said Muturi.Wiper Deputy Party Leader Mohammed Ali also addressed the rally as opposition leaders called for calm amid the disrupt …

    Chaos as rival groups clash during United Opposition rally in Garissa
  7. Citizen Digital

    … We will continue to stand for democracy, justice, peace, and the right of every Kenyan to participate freely in our country’s affairs." The incident occurred as Nyali MP Mohamed Ali addressed supporters alongside Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka. …

    'This is an attempted assassination!' Muturi condems Garissa rally chaos
  8. The Standard

    … RUPHA Chairman Mohamed Ali wonders why, despite the abundance of solar energy, healthcare facilities continue to face challenges linked to reliance on the electricity grid. …

    Why private health facilities are turning to solar for power
  9. August 2026
  10. The Standard

    … Principal Magistrate Gideon Kiage yesterday agreed with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) that Musharaf Abdalla alias Shuku, alias Shaliff, alias Alex Shikanda, or Rashid Suantan, Mohamed Ali and Joseph Juma Odhiambo deserved a severe punishment for a bizarre escape that …

    Kamiti escape: Terror convicts handed 15 more years
  11. The Standard

    … He added that he will tour all the parts of the country campaigning against Ruto following the injustices made against the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and former Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa. …

    Nyoro receives a heroic welcome in Kiharu, calls for opposition unity to unseat Ruto
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Wiper Patriotic Front deputy party leader designate Mohammed Ali also accused the government of using goons to disrupt opposition activities. …

    DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. Kenya
  13. The Standard

    … This comes two weeks after Kalonzo declared Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader in a raft of changes that saw former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Kamau named the new Wiper chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru appointed as the party’s first spokesperson. …

    Aisha Jumwa to get senior post in Wiper after UDA exit

Saturday 10 October

  1. Opposition accuses government of negligence in Ebola preparedness

    Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders have accused the government of lacking a solid strategy to prevent Ebola from entering Kenya, and called on development partners including the United States to ensure funds provided are properly utilised. The leaders also criticised President William Ruto for failing to address climate change.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Opposition accuses Ruto government of privatising Port of Mombasa

    Opposition leaders from the Ukombozi Coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa and placing it under the control of a few individuals. They say they support development and construction of an oil refinery in Lamu but insist that the law must be followed.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Sh4.4 billion drought resilience program supports Turkana, Marsabit

    At least 595,000 people in Turkana and Marsabit counties will benefit from a Sh4.4 billion German government-funded programme to strengthen drought resilience and El Nino preparedness through water harvesting and irrigation infrastructure. An additional Sh1.3 billion was signed on Thursday to expand water infrastructure and unlock agricultural potential in the drought-prone areas.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

  1. Rival groups clash at United Opposition rally in Garissa

    Youths pelted opposition leaders' vehicles with stones as a United Opposition rally in Garissa descended into chaos on Saturday. Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DP leader Justin Muturi condemned the incident, with Musyoka accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of orchestrating the disruption.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Muturi condemns attack on opposition leaders in Garissa

    Opposition leaders were attacked on September 12 in Garissa County, which former Attorney General Justin Muturi described as an attempted assassination. Muturi called for an immediate police investigation and warned that such attacks could deepen divisions and heighten fear among Kenyans.

    12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 7 September

  1. Private health facilities adopt solar power amid Kenya power cuts

    Private healthcare facilities in Kenya are turning to solar energy due to frequent power outages and blackouts, particularly in remote areas. WHO data indicates approximately 15 percent of health-care facilities in Kenya and other sub-Saharan African countries lack electricity access, and Kenya Power reported an average of 113 hours of power interruptions per year, disrupting essential services like vaccine storage.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 28 August

  1. Three terrorism convicts sentenced to 15 additional years

    A Magistrate's Court at Kahawa has sentenced three terrorism convicts—Musharaf Abdalla, Mohamed Ali, and Joseph Juma Odhiambo—to 15 additional years in prison for their escape from Kamiti Maximum Prison, which was plotted over close to a year.

    28 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Kiharu MP Nyoro calls for opposition unity against Ruto

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro urged opposition leaders to remain united to defeat President William Ruto in the next general election, saying only cohesion will help accelerate campaigns and identify a presidential flagbearer. He called on Murang'a residents to attend opposition meetings and outlined strategies to address education, health, unemployment, and national debt.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. DCP leader Gachagua claims party is strongest in Mt. Kenya region

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 15 August

  1. Aisha Jumwa joins Wiper, will contest Kilifi gubernatorial seat

    Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has joined the Wiper Patriotic Movement and will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027 after quitting the ruling UDA party. She cited humiliation and frustration over her gubernatorial bid, and announced a campaign to deregister UDA members in Kilifi and recruit them to Wiper.

    15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Kalonzo proposes Aisha Jumwa as Wiper deputy party leader

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa be appointed as the party's Deputy Party Leader, with formal announcement expected after party leadership deliberations.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Kalonzo appoints new Wiper leadership ahead of 2027 election

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments including Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson, in preparation for the 2027 General Election and efforts to lead an opposition coalition against President William Ruto.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 7 August

  1. Kalonzo appoints former CS Kamau Wiper Party chairman

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party's national spokesperson, in a leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kalonzo appoints Nyali MP Mohammed Ali as Wiper Deputy Leader

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Nyali MP Mohammed Ali as the party's Deputy Party Leader-designate, part of efforts to expand the party's leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kalonzo appoints Kamau, Ali, Njiru to Wiper leadership roles

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments: former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Kamau as party chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as Deputy Party Leader designate, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson. The appointments follow a mandate from the party's National Delegates Congress ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Kalonzo appoints new Wiper leadership team ahead of 2027

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new appointments including former Kigumo MP Jamleck Irungu Kamau as party chairman, advocate Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson, and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate, as part of efforts to position the party for the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Kalonzo meeting with Muthama's daughter sparks political realignment talk

    A photograph of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka meeting Alice Muthama, daughter of former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about former Senator Muthama's political future, weeks after he publicly disagreed with Kenya Kwanza figures. Alice Muthama, who is seeking the Matungulu parliamentary seat, described the meeting as an opportunity to seek guidance from a veteran politician.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Government gives team seven days to assess Marsabit gold mines

    The government has constituted a multi-agency team with seven working days to assess Hillo Gold Mines in Marsabit County and recommend a framework for safe resumption of mining activities under stricter regulatory oversight. The move follows a presidential directive and is part of efforts to curb illegal mining across the country.

    22 July 2026 · Capital News →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Health workers threaten nationwide strike over UHC staff confirmation

    Health unions have threatened a nationwide strike starting Monday if the Council of Governors does not confirm Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent and pensionable employment. Parliament has allocated funds for the transition, but county governments have delayed the process, leaving thousands of health workers uncertain about their jobs and benefits.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 20 June

  1. Police arrest 56 suspects after Kuresoi North event disruption

    Police in Nakuru arrested 56 suspects following violent disturbances that broke out during an empowerment programme organised by Governor Susan Kihika in Kuresoi North on Friday. Three people sustained gunshot wounds during the incident and are receiving treatment at Molo Level 4 Hospital; investigations continue and police are seeking to record a statement from Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. Three shot during Nakuru governor and MP supporter clash

    Three people sustained gunshot wounds during a violent confrontation at a women and youth empowerment event in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, allegedly after Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai arrived at the meeting being led by Governor Susan Kihika.

    19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Police search for Kuresoi North MP after constituency shooting

    Police are searching for Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai after chaos at a constituency empowerment meeting left three people with gunshot injuries. The incident occurred when Mutai was allegedly denied entry to a meeting hosted by Nakuru governor Susan Kihika; his supporters clashed with those from the governor's side, and a bus was set ablaze.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Coast region will not return to opposition, Madzayo says

    Kilifi Senator Stewart Madzayo has said that the Coast region will remain within government following ODM's broad-based arrangement with President William Ruto's administration, with ODM elected leaders across the region joining hands with UDA counterparts to support the presidency and secure development projects for residents.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ministry excludes health experts from school inspection tours

    The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union has raised concerns that the Ministry of Education is conducting inspection tours of boarding schools without involving trained health experts to assess health standards and safety risks, urging the Education Cabinet Secretary to include public health officers in the exercise.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition MPs defend Uhuru, say Ruto should focus on cost of living

    Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

  1. Opposition targets Mombasa in 2027 election challenge

    Opposition leaders are campaigning in Mombasa to break what they claim is ODM's political monopoly in the coastal region, endorsing Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as their unified gubernatorial candidate on a Wiper ticket. The opposition accuses the government of sidelining the Coast and failing to revive the local economy.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. United Opposition grants direct ticket to Nyali MP for Mombasa governor race

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct United Opposition ticket to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo said the coalition decision reflects a unified opposition strategy aimed at strengthening chances in key counties and avoiding internal competition.

    25 April 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kalonzo awards direct Wiper ticket to Moha Jicho Pevu for Mombasa

    Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali (Jicho Pevu) will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in 2027, citing his anti-corruption track record.

    25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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