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National Economic Development Party

Also known as: NEDP

National Economic Development Party — political party led by Mike Sonko, campaigning ahead of the 2027 General Election with focus on youth and economic empowerment.

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeFormer Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko after collecting the National Economic Development Party certificate from the Registrar of Political Parties in Nairobi.

    Sonko urges youth to elect visionary leaders
  3. Citizen Digital

    Sonko takes NEDP grassroots campaign to Westlands By Citizen Reporter August 16, 2026 12:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize NEDP party leader and former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has tak

    Sonko takes NEDP grassroots campaign to Westlands
  4. Citizen Digital

    Sonko intensifies NEDP grassroots campaign with Nairobi empowerment drive By Citizen Reporter August 13, 2026 06:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader Mike Son

    Sonko intensifies NEDP grassroots campaign with Nairobi empowerment drive
  5. July 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    onko warns Kalonzo against joining Ruto, pledges support ahead of 2027 By Benjamin Muriuki July 30, 2026 06:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Nairobi Governor and National Economic Development Party

    Sonko warns Kalonzo against joining Ruto, pledges support ahead of 2027
  7. Citizen Digital

    Sonko's NEDP gains defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper in Mombasa By Citizen Reporter July 29, 2026 08:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko welcomes new members to the National E

    Sonko's NEDP gains defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper in Mombasa
  8. Citizen Digital

    Agnes Kagure's Kenya People's Party (KPP) garnered 12 per cent, while the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), associated with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, registered 11 per cent.

    Nairobi Governor race: Babu Owino still leads as Agnes Kagure gains traction
  9. Citizen Digital

    Ex-Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joins Sonko's NEDP as she eyes Maara MP seat By Citizen Reporter July 23, 2026 01:33 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter NEDP leader Mike Sonko welcomes former Nairobi Governor A

    Ex-Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joins Sonko's NEDP as she eyes Maara MP seat
  10. Citizen Digital

    Sonko launches NEDP grassroots campaign in Nairobi ahead of 2027 elections By Benjamin Muriuki July 21, 2026 02:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The National Economic Development Party (

    Sonko launches NEDP grassroots campaign in Nairobi ahead of General Election
  11. The Standard

    Sonko, who doubles up as the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) leader, praised the players and technical bench for making the nation proud and flying the Kenyan flag high on the international stage.He described their qualification as a testament to hard work, discipline

    Sonko gifts Junior Starlets Sh1 million after qualifying for U-17 World Cup
  12. June 2026
  13. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 27 – The National Economic Development Party (NEDP) has suspended its Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu, barring him from transacting any business on behalf of the party with immediate effect.

    NEDP Suspends Executive Director Daniel Onsomu

Monday 31 August

  1. Sonko urges youth to vote for visionary leaders in 2027

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), campaigned in Tharaka Nithi County on Sunday, urging young voters to elect leaders committed to poverty eradication and economic empowerment ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. Sonko campaigns in Westlands ahead of 2027 election

    NEDP party leader Mike Sonko toured Kangemi and Kibagare in Westlands Constituency, promoting the party's economic empowerment programme for youth, women and community groups ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sonko said he is visiting Nairobi's 17 constituencies to hear from residents and assess community challenges.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 13 August

  1. Sonko launches NEDP grassroots campaign across Nairobi constituencies

    National Economic Development Party leader Mike Sonko has launched a grassroots mobilisation campaign in Nairobi focused on youth, women and community empowerment under the "Uchumi Bora" campaign, which will be rolled out across all 17 constituencies in the capital ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 July

  1. Sonko urges Kalonzo to remain in opposition, pledges support for 2027

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to stay in the opposition and resist alliance with President William Ruto, describing the 2027 election as Kalonzo's defining political moment and pledging overwhelming support from his own National Economic Development Party.

    30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Sonko's NEDP recruits defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper in Mombasa

    Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party welcomed defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee in Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County, including parliamentary aspirant Abdi Dahib and several MCA aspirants, as the party expands ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 25 July

  1. Babu Owino leads Nairobi governor race, Kagure closing gap

    An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.

    25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ex-Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joins NEDP for Maara MP bid

    Former Nairobi Governor Anne Kananu joined the National Economic Development Party (NEDP) led by Mike Sonko on Thursday, departing the UDA as she positions herself to contest the Maara Constituency parliamentary seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Sonko's NEDP launches grassroots campaign in Nairobi

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party has launched a grassroots mobilization campaign in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election, beginning with a tour of Mugumoini Ward in Lang'ata Constituency alongside parliamentary and ward aspirants.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 13 July

  1. Sonko gifts Junior Starlets Sh1 million after U-17 World Cup qualification

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has gifted the Kenya Junior Starlets under-17 team Sh1 million following their 3-1 victory over South Africa, which secured their qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 27 June

  1. NEDP suspends Executive Director Daniel Onsomu immediately

    The National Economic Development Party has suspended its Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu effective immediately, barring him from transacting any business on behalf of the party. The party notified the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties and requested his name be removed from records as an authorized official and signatory.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 25 June

  1. Kibera court issues arrest warrant for NEDP official on fraud charges

    A Kibera court has issued a warrant of arrest against former National Economic Development Party Executive Director Daniel Mokua Onsomu after he repeatedly failed to appear for trial on charges of obtaining Ksh. 2.05 million by false pretences between September and October 2022.

    25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 13 June

  1. Second Utumishi Girls fire victim buried in Olkalau

    Cecilia Wanjiku, the second confirmed victim of the Utumishi Academy dormitory fire, was laid to rest in Olkalau, Nyandarua County. According to Mike Sonko, Wanjiku had safely escaped the fire but returned to the burning building to rescue fellow students and did not emerge.

    13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. NEDP suspends Secretary General over misconduct allegations

    Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party has suspended Secretary General Ben Mulwa over allegations of misconduct and disrespect toward party leadership, including acting outside party structures during a Kwale office opening. Ochali Oyeyo has been appointed as Acting Secretary General.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 23 May

  1. Sonko suspends NEDP activities over extortion allegations

    Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), announced an immediate suspension of party registration and operational activities, citing allegations that officials were demanding payments from members and aspirants seeking to register or secure party tickets. Sonko specifically linked NEDP Secretary General Ben Mulwa to complaints from aspirants in Kwale County.

    23 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 21 May

  1. Sonko revokes NEDP Kwale appointments, mandates democratic process

    NEDP leader Mike Sonko has revoked appointments allegedly announced at the opening of the party's Ukunda offices in Kwale County, clarifying that no officials have been elected or nominated to the county leadership structure and insisting all positions will be filled through formal democratic process.

    21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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