… But Wiper spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru said the meeting had a different purpose. “We wish to set the record straight: no such exclusive deal exists,” Njiru said. …
… 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. …
… This comes after Kalonzo just last week announced Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali also as Deputy Party Leader, in a raft of changes that also saw former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau named the new Wiper chairman, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru appointed as the party’s fir …
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 7 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s national spokesperson in a leadership shake-up aimed at strengthening the out …
Jamleck Kamau, Mohamed Ali, Ndegwa Njiru: Kalonzo unveils new Wiper leadership team By Ian Omondi August 07, 2026 01:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Former CS Jamleck Kamau, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali, and law …
… Kalonzo has appointed former Kigumo Member of Parliament Jamleck Irungu Kamau as party chairman, advocate Ndegwa Njiru as the party's first spokesperson and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate. …
… The submissions came after Kaguchia's lawyers, led by Kiragu Wathuta and Ndegwa Njiru, mounted a constitutional challenge to the charge sheet, arguing that it was defective, violated the MP's constitutional rights and failed to disclose an offence under Section 94(1) of the Penal …
… The defence, led by advocate Ndegwa Njiru and assisted by Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo, argued that presenting the lawmaker before the magistrate’s court violated conservatory orders issued by the Kiambu High Court directing his release on Sh100,000 police cash bail. …
… Counsel Ndegwa Njiru, assisted by Makueni Senator Daniel Maanzo, raised a preliminary objection before the magistrate, insisting that the prosecution could not proceed with the arraignment while a High Court order directing Kaguchia’s release remained in force. …
Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka struck a political deal with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying their August 17 meeting was convened by Gachagua to thank Wiper MPs and senators for supporting him during his impeachment.
Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka struck a political deal with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying their August 17 meeting was convened by Gachagua to thank Wiper MPs and senators for supporting him during his impeachment.
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.
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.
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.
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections filed by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct over alleged inciting remarks made in Kieni. The prosecution argued that the charge sheet is properly framed, complies with the law, and any irregularities identified by the defence do not invalidate the charge or prevent the court from proceeding with plea-taking.
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was released on Sh250,000 cash bail or Sh1 million bond after his lawyers objected to his arraignment in a breach of peace case, citing Kiambu High Court conservatory orders directing his release on Sh100,000 police cash bail. The magistrate deferred his plea to Wednesday pending clarification of the competing court orders.
Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.
A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has sued three police officers — Inspector Nancy Chemelil Mwaura and Police Constables Geoffrey Cheruiyot and Victoria Nyambura — for alleged abuse of power after they detained and arraigned him following his vehicle stalling on Thika Road. The Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve the charges and the court released him; Njiru claims the officers sought a Sh20,000 kickback and is seeking personal compensation, legal fees, and an order declaring them unfit for public office.
Kenya's reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces a credibility test after proposing restrictions on livestreaming of election results, a move that has reignited public anxieties over transparency and reinforced fears of curtailed access to real-time information during the tallying process. The government-sponsored Bill, stalled at First Reading in the National Assembly since February 2024, seeks to repeal provisions allowing live transmission of results at the National Tallying Centre ahead of the 2027 polls.
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, a legal representative of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has been arrested along Thika Superhighway and is expected to appear before Milimani Law Courts over allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol. Njiru has firmly dismissed the charges as false, claiming he has never consumed alcohol, though his initial account differed from the police allegations—he initially said his vehicle had mechanical problems.
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve an obstruction charge against him, despite his arrest on Thursday morning. His legal team argues the arrest and detention violated his constitutional rights, and Njiru plans to seek redress in the High Court.
A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements. Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena rejected a second bid by the DCI and ODPP for more time to complete investigations.
An IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee has rejected a jurisdictional challenge by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia's legal team and affirmed its authority to hear allegations of code of conduct breaches stemming from her remarks at an Ol Kalou by-election campaign rally on June 14. Muhia's lawyers objected to the committee's composition and claimed procedural unfairness before walking out of the hearing.
Lawyers representing Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia walked out of an IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee hearing, citing bias, procedural unfairness, and a predetermined outcome. The legal team sought an adjournment to seek High Court interpretation of relevant procedures, but the committee declined and proceeded without the defendant and her counsel.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns with the High Court over a discrepancy between the judgment delivered on June 8, 2026, which was announced as 350 pages, and the certified copy served to parties, which comprised 286 pages.