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Gachagua urges opposition unity behind single 2027 candidate

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Mount Kenya leaders to back a single opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, proposing a broader alliance around his Democracy for the Citizens Party and the Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. Gachagua's unity push follows early-August talks between him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, though his Democratic Action Party-Kenya has yet to formally commit to the Azimio coalition.

18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 18 August

Gachagua urges opposition unity behind single 2027 candidate
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Mount Kenya leaders to back a single opposition candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, proposing a broader alliance around his Democracy for the Citizens Party and the Wiper Patriotic Front partnership. Gachagua's unity push follows early-August talks between him, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, though his Democratic Action Party-Kenya has yet to formally commit to the Azimio coalition.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 17 August

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 →

Sunday 16 August

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 →

Saturday 8 August

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 →

Tuesday 4 August

Mt Kenya opposition leaders reject Gachagua's call to join DCP
Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, PNU's Peter Munya and DEP's Lenny Kivuti rejected former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's call for their parties to dissolve and join the Democracy for Citizens Party, saying he lacks the authority to determine the future of other political parties and that such decisions can only be made by each party's lawful organs in accordance with their constitutions.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 3 August

Azimio coalition admits three new members ahead of 2027 election
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has admitted three new members—Fred Matiang'i, Peter Munya, and Lenny Kivuti—and is undertaking internal restructuring and rebranding in preparation for the 2027 General Election, with plans to invite additional parties.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 17 July

Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as insignificant to 2027
Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has downplayed the political significance of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing it as irrelevant to the 2027 General Election and rejecting opposition claims that the Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate's victory indicates growing public dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's administration.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →
Makau Mutua dismisses Ol Kalou by-election as irrelevant to 2027
Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua has dismissed the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election outcome, won by the opposition DCP, as insignificant to the 2027 General Election, arguing that a single by-election cannot predict national election results.
17 July 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 2 July

Murkomen and Gachagua clash over Ol Kalou by-election tensions
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and opposition DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua have traded public accusations ahead of the July 16 Ol Kalou by-election in Nyandarua County. Gachagua alleged that Murkomen dispatched a squad that attacked a church and abducted DCP members, claiming they were held at Royal Garden Hotel.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 24 June

Grassroots movement raises funds for Olkalau MP aspirant's suit
More than 2,800 supporters each contributed Ksh.10 to buy Olkalau MP aspirant Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru a suit for his swearing-in, after former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria allegedly referred to him as a chokoraa. Nyandarua Senator John Methu confirmed the fundraiser, which he described as turning a negative comment into community solidarity.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 17 June

Nyandarua Interfaith Council cautions politicians on incitement before by-election
The Nyandarua Interfaith Council has warned politicians campaigning in Ol-Kalou to avoid inflammatory statements and incitement ahead of the July 16 by-election, which will fill the seat vacated following the death of area MP Davidi Njuguna Kiaraho in April.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 7 June

Matiang'i says Kenya faces education crisis, demands urgent reforms
Jubilee Party deputy leader Fred Matiang'i said Kenya is experiencing its toughest education sector crisis, attributed to mismanagement of resources and poor leadership. He called on the government to acknowledge failure and engage dialogue with stakeholders, and urged President Ruto's administration to stop wastage and ensure schools receive adequate funding.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 15 May

UDA wins Endo and Porro ward by-elections in two counties
United Democratic Alliance candidates won by-elections in Endo Ward, Elgeyo Marakwet County (Festus Korir Kiprop with 4,475 votes) and Porro Ward, Samburu County (Daniel Lolngojine with 2,328 votes) on Thursday. The Endo Ward seat became vacant following the death of Jeremiah Biwott in January 2026.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA's David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr constituency by-election
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been declared winner of the Emurua Dikirr Constituency by-election with 18,266 votes, ahead of Democracy for Citizens Party's Vincent Kibet Rotich who received 10,760 votes. The by-election was held following the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a plane crash in February.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Keter wins Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election
United Democratic Alliance candidate David Kipsang Keter has been elected the new MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, garnering 18,266 votes to defeat Democracy for Citizens Party candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich, who received 10,760 votes. The by-election followed the death of former MP Johanna Ngeno in a helicopter crash earlier this year.
15 May 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 14 May

Voting begins in Emurua Dikirr, Porro, and Endo by-elections
Voters in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County are choosing a new Member of Parliament following the death of MP Johana Ng'eno in a helicopter crash on February 28, 2026. By-elections are also being held for the Porro Ward MCA seat in Narok and Endo Ward MCA seat in Elgeyo Marakwet, which fell vacant following the deaths of Patrick Lerte and Jeremiah Biwott respectively.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emurua Dikirr rivals convene calmly at vote tally
The two leading contenders in the Emurua Dikirr parliamentary by-election — UDA candidate David Keter and DCP candidate Vincent Kibet Rotich — met for the first time at the tallying centre on Thursday evening, where they exchanged handshakes and brief conversations despite weeks of intense campaigns.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 12 May

Emurua Dikirr by-election campaigns intensify ahead of Thursday poll
UDA's David Keter and DCP's Vincent Rotich held final campaign rallies ahead of Thursday's parliamentary by-election for the seat left vacant by Johana Ngeno's death. The contest is seen as determining the political influence of President William Ruto and former deputy Rigathi Gachagua in the Rift Valley.
12 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 5 May

UDA and DCP contest four parliamentary and civic by-elections
The UDA and DCP will face off in by-elections scheduled for May and July across Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions, which political leaders view as a test ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. Political analyst Mike Kitur noted that while by-elections strain party resources, they offer an opportunity to assess growth and penetrate rival territories.
5 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

Uhuru defends right to speak on national matters
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has criticized those who fault him for commenting on national issues, saying he feels confined and comparing his treatment unfavorably to that of former President Daniel arap Moi, who was not told to retire from public commentary.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →