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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

Nyali MP appointed Wiper Patriotic Front deputy party leader-designate ahead of 2027 elections, receiving direct opposition ticket for Mombasa governor.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    The development comes against the backdrop of another high-profile UDA-nominated PSC commissioner, Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, who has already crossed to the opposition and secured its backing for the 2027 Mombasa gubernatorial race.

    Kalonzo meeting fuels speculation over Muthama’s political future
  3. July 2026
  4. Capital News

    The meeting brought together Marsabit Governor Mohamed Ali, Senator Mohamed Chute, Members of Parliament Prof.

    Govt gives team seven days to chart reopening of Marsabit’s Hillo Gold Mines
  5. The Standard

    n of collective bargaining agreements by all county governments and the signing of recognition agreements to facilitate lawful industrial relations.Reading the unions' joint statement, Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union National Treasurer Mohamed Ali

    Health workers threaten nationwide strike over delayed UHC staff confirmation
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    The victims, identified as Job Kiprono, Mohamed Ali, and Isaac Cheruiyot, suffered injuries to their hands and legs during the chaos that disrupted the meeting.

    Police arrest 56 suspects over meeting disruption in Kuresoi North
  8. Citizen Digital

    The victims, identified as Job Kiprono, Mohamed Ali, and Isaac Cheruiyot, suffered injuries to their hands and legs during the chaos that disrupted the meeting.

    Three people shot as Nakuru Governor, Kuresoi North MP supporters clash
  9. The Standard

    His supporters and suspected goons clashed with those from Kihika’s side.“During the confrontation, several individuals sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to nearby medical facilities for treatment,” said Nyaga.The three victims, Mohammed Ali, Job Kiprono and Isaac Cherui

    Police hunt for MP Mutai after Kuresoi chaos
  10. The Standard

    Currently, only a handful of elected leaders, led by Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, who was elected on a UDA ticket, are opposed to Ruto's reelection in 2027.

    Coast will not return to opposition, says Madzayo
  11. The Standard

    They must be able to liaise with the county public health officers and work as a team.” The union’s national treasurer, Mohammed Ali, echoed the sentiments and emphasised the critical role health experts play in national health security.

    Ministry of Education on the spot over schools inspection tours
  12. Citizen Digital

    You cannot sit at a table for ten years and after that say you were just passing by the kitchen," stated Nyali lawmaker Mohamed Ali.

    Opposition defends Uhuru, accuses Ruto of failing to address cost of living
  13. April 2026
  14. Citizen Digital

    The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions.

    Opposition eyes Mombasa in 2027 power push, seeks to end ODM monopoly

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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