… Nyoro said his consultations with Matiang’i had lasted almost a year, while also naming other leaders, including Siaya Governor James Orengo and former Cabinet minister Peter Munya, among those he had engaged. …
… He said the decision followed extensive consultations with leaders across the emerging opposition landscape, naming Gachagua, Kalonzo, Karua, James Orengo and Peter Munya among those he had met. …
… awmaker said his decision followed nearly a year of consultations and introspection, during which he engaged several opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya …
… iate that it is easier to campaign than to govern.” Before making the decision to join the new party, the MP said that he had held talks with opposition leaders among them ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former CS Peter Munya …
… Muturi-led Mt Kenya alliance declines to fold parties Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU’s Peter Munya and DEP’s Lenny Kivuti recently rejected Gachagua’s call for their parties to dissolve and join DCP, arguing that decisions affecting their formations could only be made …
… This comes days PNU party leader Peter Munya and his DP counterpart Justin Muturi pushed back against Gachagua’s reported efforts to bring several Mt Kenya parties under his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), arguing that no single leader should dictate the region’s politica …
… The former Interior CS further defended Anthony Kibagendi, Peter Munya and Justin Muturi, who have publicly expressed concerns over aspects of the emerging opposition alliance, saying that Gachagua is a bully to other opposition leaders.These remarks were made in his presence at …
… Flanked by PNU leader Peter Munya and Mr Lenny Kivuti whose ‘Mbaas’ party is barely known beyond Imenti and Mbeere (even my friend Kagundu Njiru isn’t a member), the former AG accused DCP boss Rigathi Gachagua of bullying fringe parties. …
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro have called for opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans want leadership capable of addressing development challenges. Nyoro said opposition leaders need to set aside differences, focus on issues affecting Kenyans rather than individual interests, and that Martha Karua and Peter Munya are part of the team.
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro have called for opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans want leadership capable of addressing development challenges. Nyoro said opposition leaders need to set aside differences, focus on issues affecting Kenyans rather than individual interests, and that Martha Karua and Peter Munya are part of the team.
An opinion piece warns of worrying trends as Kenya's political class displays ethical deficiencies and gross irresponsibility, violating constitutional provisions on national values and the Bill of Rights through inciting violence and foul language. The article criticises the Ruto administration for wasteful public expenditure, institutional collapse in health and education services, and weakening public trust.
National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed criticized opposition parties for holding hotel meetings and retreats to find a common presidential candidate for 2027, saying ODM has already settled on its preferred choice. His remarks came after opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and others signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement in August to jointly select a single presidential candidate.
The United Alternative Government held its second closed-door meeting in eight days, with eight principals present. Party leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, and Eugene Wamalwa emphasized unity, restoring hope, and defining a common path forward, with a representative of Rigathi Gachagua expressing optimism that the coalition would produce a single presidential candidate.
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has called for a peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour of Meru County on August 30, welcoming the opposition outfit led by Senator Edwin Sifuna. Mwangaza, a recent joiner of the movement and endorsed of Sifuna for President, expects a successful visit.
Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya has declared former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i the party's presidential candidate for 2027, and says PNU will begin talks with other opposition parties within the next week to negotiate a possible joint presidential candidate. Munya challenged President William Ruto's support in Meru, urging voters not to support Ruto simply because Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is from the larger Meru region.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is taking his newly adopted People's Party of Kenya to the Rift Valley to explain his fallout with President William Ruto to political leaders and voters, marking his first major campaign outside Mount Kenya after formally leaving the UDA for the opposition.
Jubilee Party has denied links to unrest during opposition activities in Naivasha and Nakuru, with its Secretary General attributing the clashes to policing failures rather than party wrongdoing. The denial reflects deepening tensions within the Uhuru-backed opposition as DCP seeks to expand its national presence ahead of the 2027 election.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i has dismissed claims that he is a "mole" working with President William Ruto, saying he has no affiliation with the UDA and no personal problem with the President. He argued that political differences should not be reduced to allegations of betrayal, and defended other opposition figures that Gachagua has criticized.
An opinion piece criticizes the growing trend of elaborate banquets and homecoming ceremonies staged by Kenya's political elites, arguing they have become political fishing expeditions without tangible achievements or genuine community benefit.
Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for using inflammatory language and intimidating fellow politicians, saying such tactics threaten Opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. Munya called for mutual respect and structured dialogue among opposition leaders, particularly from the Mt Kenya region.
PNU leader Peter Munya has escalated a dispute with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, accusing the former Deputy President of bullying and a confrontational style that risks undermining opposition unity efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. The disagreement centres on the structure and leadership of the opposition coalition, with Munya insisting political leaders must treat each other with respect rather than issue ultimatums.
Peter Munya, leader of the Party of National Unity, has described former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as a bully who uses intimidation and disrespectful language against fellow opposition leaders, calling on him to change his approach for opposition unity and warning he would not support Gachagua's presidential ambitions due to what he calls dictatorial tendencies.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told opposition-allied political parties to intensify grassroots mobilization ahead of the 2027 General Election, dismissing claims he was pushing politicians to abandon their parties for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Gachagua said his focus was on growing DCP's support while allowing allies to strengthen their own outfits.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua denied that his Democracy for the Citizens Party is undermining other political parties in Mt Kenya, attributing DCP's growing popularity to aggressive grassroots mobilisation and urging rival parties to strengthen their own campaigns rather than blame DCP for its rise.
A coalition of Mt. Kenya women leaders and community representatives based in Nairobi has declared support for former Speaker Justin Muturi's push for political pluralism in the region, rejecting calls for regional parties to dissolve and consolidate into the Democratic Congress Party (DCP). The women emphasised that democracy thrives on choice and healthy competition.