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Peter Munya

Also known as: former Peter Munya · Gatirau Peter Munya · Mr Munya · former Meru governor Peter Munya

Former Meru governor and Party of National Unity leader who declared Fred Matiang'i the party's 2027 presidential candidate.

2026-05-012026-09-24

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    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.

    Methu dismisses Nyoro’s outfit as ‘wheelbarrow party’ amid opposition realignment
  3. Capital News

    He named former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Cabinet minister Peter Munya and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i among leaders he had consulted.

    Ndindi Nyoro takes People’s Party to Rift Valley as he opens new front against Ruto
  4. Capital News

    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.

    Nyoro joins opposition after year-long Talks with Gachagua, Kalonzo and Karua
  5. Capital News

    The MP said he had held consultations with a wide range of opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (DCP), former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i(Jubilee), Martha Karua(PLP), Siaya Governor James Orengo, Kalonzo Musyoka(WPF) and Peter Munya

    Ndindi Nyoro officially breaks ranks with Ruto, unveils People’s Party of Kenya
  6. Citizen Digital

    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

    Ndindi Nyoro dumps UDA, joins opposition ahead of 2027 elections
  7. The Standard

    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

    Nyoro ditches UDA for People's Party of Kenya
  8. Capital News

    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

    Jubilee blasts Gachagua’s DCP over violence claims amid rift in Uhuru-backed opposition
  9. Capital News

    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

    Moses Kuria tells Gachagua to ‘calm his horses’ in Mt Kenya kingpin tussle
  10. The Standard

    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

    Matiang'i dismisses 'mole' claims, hits back at Gachagua
  11. The Standard

    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.

    Muturi and the making of a Ruto prodigal son
Politics

Matiang'i, Nyoro push opposition unity ahead of 2027 election

The News

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.

12 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 12 September

  1. Matiang'i, Nyoro push opposition unity ahead of 2027 election

    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.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 7 September

  1. Political class shows ethical deficiencies ahead of 2027 elections

    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.

    7 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 6 September

  1. ODM leader Junet mocks opposition's search for unified 2027 candidate

    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.

    6 September 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 3 September

  1. Four independent opposition figures chart separate political paths

    As the 2027 election cycle approaches, four prominent figures — Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro (Kenya People's Party), former Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi (Kenya Reform Party), former Meru governor Peter Munya (Party of National Unity), and former National Assembly Speaker and Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi (Democratic Party of Kenya) — are pursuing independent political trajectories while remaining rooted in opposition politics.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Opposition coalition intensifies unity talks among eight principals

    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.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 24 August

  1. Augustus Muli bets on independence to challenge Kalonzo in Ukambani

    National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 22 August

  1. Mwangaza calls for peaceful Linda Mwananchi tour in Meru

    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.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

  2. PNU declares Matiang'i presidential candidate for 2027

    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.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 21 August

  1. Matiang'i calls on President Ruto to resign over gang violence

    Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i called for the resignation of President William Ruto and his administration, accusing the government of failing to address growing cases of goon and gang violence. PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro separately claimed there was a plot to make Inspector General Douglas Kanja a scapegoat for political violence while Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen escape responsibility.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro launches opposition campaign after UDA exit

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President Ruto's UDA party and joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, beginning his first political tour in his home county of Murang'a with a rally in Makuyu. Nyoro said his move followed extensive consultations with opposition leaders including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. DCP deputy dismisses Nyoro's new party as wheelbarrow

    Democratic Congress Party deputy John Methu dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly formed political vehicle as a "wheelbarrow," saying it would not sway voter loyalties in Mt Kenya. Nyoro recently joined the People's Party of Kenya and has consulted with opposition figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 election.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ndindi Nyoro tours Rift Valley to explain UDA departure

    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.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. MP Nyoro joins opposition after year-long consultations

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro says he held nearly year-long consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua and other opposition figures before joining the People's Party of Kenya, marking a shift from his earlier alignment with President William Ruto.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro joins People's Party of Kenya

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, marking a break from his earlier alliance with President William Ruto. Nyoro announced plans for nationwide tours and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro leaves UDA, joins opposition party

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has formally left the United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyoro announced the move on Monday at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi after nearly a year of consultations with opposition leaders.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Kiharu MP Nyoro leaves UDA, joins People's Party

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has announced his departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance and joined the People's Party of Kenya, citing UDA's failure to deliver on campaign promises and saying his views on governance no longer align with Kenya Kwanza.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 16 August

  1. Jubilee rejects DCP claims of party involvement in opposition violence

    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.

    16 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Moses Kuria urges Gachagua patience in Mt Kenya political succession

    Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow his bid for Mt Kenya political leadership, warning against prematurely dislodging retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and saying Gachagua should be patient while Uhuru retains the region's political influence.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Matiang'i denies being UDA mole, responds to Gachagua

    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.

    11 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 8 August

  1. Opinion: Kenyan political elites' banquets lack substance and purpose

    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.

    8 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. CS Ruku accuses Kalonzo of denying Kamba community government benefits

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku accused Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of keeping the Kamba community away from government programmes for political gain while enjoying state privileges himself, and urged him to join the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 6 August

  1. Cabinet Secretary Ruku urges Mt Kenya leaders to back Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has urged Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU leader Peter Munya, and DEP-Mbus leader Lenny Kivuti to work with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of dividing the Mt Kenya region and marginalizing the three leaders politically.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Cabinet Secretary urges Mt Kenya East leaders to unite with DP Kindiki

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, Party of National Unity leader Peter Munya, and Devolution Empowerment Party leader Lenny Kivuti to work alongside Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in advancing the Mt Kenya East region's interests, criticising former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for disrespecting leaders from the region while in opposition.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Munya accuses Gachagua of bullying, threatening opposition unity

    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.

    6 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. Munya calls Gachagua a bully amid opposition coalition tensions

    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.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Munya accuses Gachagua of bullying, warns against opposition division

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Gachagua defends DCP recruitment, urges allied parties to mobilize

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Gachagua defends DCP popularity, challenges rivals to strengthen campaigns

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Capital News

  4. Mt. Kenya women leaders back Muturi's pluralism stance

    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.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  5. Opposition unity fractures over Gachagua's alleged disrespect

    Peter Munya, Justin Muturi, and Lenny Kivuti have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of belittling partner parties and undermining efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, creating cracks within the United Opposition.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

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