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UDA — President William Ruto's ruling political party facing defections ahead of 2027 elections.
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… Speaking during a political rally at Ciumbu Market in Maragua Constituency, Murang'a County, the leaders claimed that the national government was using administrative measures to undermine governors who have declined to support the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party. …
DCP leaders accuse Ruto government of sabotaging opposition-allied countiesThe Standard
… The development comes at a time when the broad-based political arrangement bringing together President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM has become an important factor in national political calculations. …
Governor Lenku threatens to quit ODM, form Maa partyThe Standard
… However, Siaya Governor James Orengo has opposed aligning ODM with Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), reflecting disagreements within the party over its political direction.In February, Orengo and other leaders backing the Linda Mwananchi faction called for ODM to field its …
Wandayi rallies Siaya leaders behind Ruto's re-election bidCitizen Digital
… eils new political party By Mary Gathu October 18, 2026 02:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina has announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA …
MP Njoroge Wainaina leaves UDA, unveils new political partyCitizen Digital
… Marwa's appointment also comes months after Ruto appointed former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election Samuel Muchina to the same commission, revoking Amos Chege Mugo's term.
Ruto appoints Nelson Marwa to chair Nairobi Rivers Commission, revokes Bishop Wanjiru’s appointmentCitizen Digital
… The confrontation later drew attention to Kitale, where supporters aligned with the Linda Mwananchi faction and those associated with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) reportedly clashed. …
Two police officers injured, vehicles torched as political rivals clash in KitaleThe Standard
… He is expected to go up against the incumbent Ibrahim Saney of the ruling United Democratic Alliance, former MP and current Principal Secretary for National Government Coordination Ahmed Abdisalan and former aspirant Abdikadir Mohamed. …
Abdullahi Saajo's plan for Wajir North constituencyCapital News
KISII, Kenya, Oct 16 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a grassroots mobilisation drive in Nyamira and Kisii, targeting to recruit about 47,000 village-level officials as it seeks to strengthen its presence ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
UDA targets 47,000 grassroots officials in Nyamira, KisiiCitizen Digital
… But the party has remained firm." For the first time in its 21-year history, ODM says it will not field a presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, instead seeking a 50-50 power-sharing deal with Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance. …
ODM faces uncertain future nearly a year after Raila Odinga’s deathCapital News
… The movement has positioned itself as a platform for defending ordinary citizens and holding the government accountable, with its leaders criticising the broad-based arrangement between ODM and President Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
ODM urges rebels to reconsider exit as Arati maintains ‘sponsor’ label for Linda Mwananchi campRunyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba announced he will not seek re-election on President Ruto's UDA ticket in 2027, part of a wider trend of Mt Kenya leaders leaving the ruling party. He said he will spend two months consulting constituents before choosing a new party, with reports suggesting a move to the People's Party of Kenya.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
Runyenjes MP Eric Muchangi Karemba announced he will not seek re-election on President Ruto's UDA ticket in 2027, part of a wider trend of Mt Kenya leaders leaving the ruling party. He said he will spend two months consulting constituents before choosing a new party, with reports suggesting a move to the People's Party of Kenya.
21 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi's political deal has broken down, with Gideon accusing the President of failing to honour commitments on regional development projects promised in exchange for withdrawing from the Baringo senatorial by-election. The collapse sets up competition for influence in the vote-rich Rift Valley region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, who chairs the Council of Governors, has declared his intention to run for the Senate seat in next year's General Election. His announcement brings the number of aspirants to at least four, despite a pending proposed law that would bar governors from running for Senate before 10 years have passed.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's government has failed to honour the 2025–2029 collective bargaining agreement with public university lecturers, who have been on strike for nearly a month. The author contends the government prioritizes campaign spending over settling the dispute, while the Cabinet Secretary urges lecturers to return to classrooms and pursue peaceful talks.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya admitted that the World Bank financed the Kitale market construction through the Kenya Urban Support Programme, with additional funds from the Kenya Devolution Support Programme and the county government totaling Sh874 million. He stated that development projects are welcome but should not be politicized.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
An October 2026 nationwide poll shows the Linda Mwananchi Movement at 25 per cent support, ahead of President William Ruto's UDA at 23 per cent, with other parties including DCP, Wiper, and ODM trailing at nine, eight, and eight per cent respectively.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that young politicians should build political networks before pursuing national campaigns and cautioning against alliances driven by personal business interests.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As UDA and ODM engage in alliance talks ahead of the 2027 election, an opinion piece argues that political negotiations should prioritize citizens' needs—including cost of living, unemployment, education, and public services—rather than focus solely on power-sharing arrangements.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar appeared before the IEBC disciplinary committee to defend remarks suggesting the fingerprints of deceased Kenyans could be used to cast ballots for President Ruto in 2027, claiming his words were a metaphor taken out of context to urge voter registration on the Coast.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Parliament is considering legal changes that would remove the mandatory live transmission of election results from polling stations, a practice established after the 2007 post-election violence to ensure transparency and prevent result manipulation during tallying.
21 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar told the IEBC that his controversial remarks about using deceased persons' data in the 2027 election were made in satire during a voter registration exercise and had been taken out of context and politically spun.
21 October 2026 · Capital News →
UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar appeared before the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Committee to defend his September 2026 speech in Mombasa County, in which he suggested using the fingerprints of dead people to cast votes for President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Omar stated his remarks were figurative and intended to emphasize voter participation, with his lawyers seeking to have the charges dismissed or reduced to a formal warning.
21 October 2026 · The Standard →
A group of armed youths invaded an empowerment drive for boda boda operators attended by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet in Webuye West Constituency, beating attendees, stealing phones and cash, and burning party-branded materials after the leaders left. The incident disrupted the Webuye-Eldoret highway and prompted boda boda leaders to call for a security investigation.
20 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of deliberately frustrating county governments led by governors allied to the United Opposition, citing disruption of Murang'a County's digital health management system affecting 170 health facilities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku said he plans to quit the Orange Democratic Movement and form a political party associated with the Maa community, claiming the community needs an independent political vehicle to negotiate for power, development and representation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi met with Siaya County leaders to consolidate support behind President William Ruto's re-election and the Tutam movement, arguing they should maintain alignment with Ruto following Raila Odinga's death.
19 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina announced his departure from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and unveiled Ufanisi Kenya Party as his new political vehicle during a meeting in Kieni constituency on October 17, 2026. He stated the move was driven by the interests of Kieni residents and the broader push for Mt. Kenya to establish an independent political path ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to support President William Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects in the area. During a development tour in Tharaka Nithi, Kindiki criticised Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's government record, while pro-government leaders rallied support for Ruto in other regions.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has dismissed opposition leaders and challenged them to present clear policy alternatives ahead of the 2027 General Election, rather than relying on "Must Go" slogans and calls for his removal. Ruto accused his political rivals of promoting division, exclusion, and ethnic politics while rallying his Rift Valley stronghold for his re-election bid.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has appointed former Devolution Principal Secretary and Coast Regional Commissioner Nelson Marwa as Chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission for a three-year term effective October 16, 2026. The appointment, issued via Gazette Notice No. 16248, formally revoked the previous appointment of Bishop Margaret Wanjiru.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Rival political supporters clashed in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County on Friday evening, injuring two police officers and damaging two government vehicles. The National Police Service launched investigations and accused unnamed politicians of contravening the Public Order Act.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Abdullahi Saajo, a businessman running for Wajir North MP, has centred his agenda on water access, youth employment and improved public services, proposing nine boreholes annually if elected. He was endorsed by Garen Council of Elders with 44 of 77 votes cast.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
The article discusses growing speculation over President William Ruto's choice for running mate in the 2027 General Election, with jostling within UDA including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru positioning themselves as alternatives to current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United Democratic Alliance is conducting grassroots elections in Nyamira and Kisii counties, targeting approximately 17,000 officials in Nyamira and 30,000 in Kisii. The party is recruiting at least 20 members from every polling centre to mobilise support and coordinate activities at the local level ahead of the 2027 General Election.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
The modern Homa Bay fish market, commissioned by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President William Ruto at Lake Victoria's shore, is recalled by traders as one of Odinga's final development projects in the county before his death in 2025. The market features modern facilities including cold storage and has improved trading conditions for fishmongers.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has navigated internal divisions and deepened rifts since founding leader Raila Odinga's death nearly a year ago, and has now signalled it may not field a presidential candidate for the first time in its 21-year history. The party has disciplined members who defied its position to support President William Ruto's government, including removing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as secretary general.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM deputy party leader Simba Arati urged members threatening to leave the party to reconsider, while accusing those in the Linda Mwananchi faction of being funded by political sponsors, amid tensions over ODM's cooperation with President William Ruto's administration.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →