Also known as: NEDP
NEDP is a political party led by Mike Sonko that registered candidates and mobilized grassroots campaigns across Kenyan constituencies ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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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 OnsomuCitizen Digital
Kibera court issues arrest warrant against former NEDP official over Ksh. 2M fraud charges By Dzuya Walter June 25, 2026 10:17 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize A Kibera court has issued a w …
Kibera court issues arrest warrant against former NEDP official over Ksh. 2M fraud chargesCitizen Digital
… est as Sonko Team transports her remains to Ol Kalou By Citizen Reporter June 13, 2026 07:05 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Former Nairobi Governor and National Economic Development Party …
Second Utumishi Girls fire victim laid to rest as Sonko Team transports her remains to Ol KalouCitizen Digital
Sonko’s NEDP suspends SG Ben Mulwa over misconduct claims By Citizen Reporter May 25, 2026 05:40 (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 Sonko addressing the m …
Sonko’s NEDP suspends SG Ben Mulwa over misconduct claimsCitizen Digital
Sonko suspends NEDP activities over extortion claims, internal wrangles By Citizen Reporter May 23, 2026 03:11 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. …
Sonko suspends NEDP activities over extortion claims, internal wranglesCitizen Digital
Sonko revokes unapproved NEDP Kwale appointments, insists on democratic process By Citizen Reporter May 21, 2026 07:12 (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 …
Sonko revokes unapproved NEDP Kwale appointments, insists on democratic processThe Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cleared six candidates to contest in the Migwani County Assembly Ward by-election, scheduled for November 17, with campaigns now underway. The seat fell vacant after former MCA Harrison Maluki Mawia resigned to become Clerk of the Kitui County Assembly.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has cleared six candidates to contest in the Migwani County Assembly Ward by-election, scheduled for November 17, with campaigns now underway. The seat fell vacant after former MCA Harrison Maluki Mawia resigned to become Clerk of the Kitui County Assembly.
23 October 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →