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President William Ruto's ruling political party, receiving largest share of 2026/2027 Political Parties Fund and preparing for 2027 re-election campaign.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has acknowledged growing overtures from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), but stopped short of confirming whether he intends to quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
Sakaja says ODM has courted him as political future remains uncertainCitizen Digital
… Photo/Sakaja Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has confirmed that there are ongoing talks to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and ditch the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). …
Sakaja confirms ongoing talks to join ODM partyThe Standard
… Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, the governor acknowledged that the overtures could not simply be ignored, even as he maintained that he remains a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).“There has been that call. …
Sakaja confirms ODM overtures but keeps UDA exit plans under wrapsCitizen Digital
… We know this Nairobi and we will." Other Nairobi region MPs who backed Yusuf's welcoming include Kamande Mwafrika (Roysambu) and Benjamin Gathiru (Embakasi Central), who both won their posts in 2022 under a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket.
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan ditches Jubilee to join DCP partyThe Standard
… erview, Nyoro admitted that his previous close ties with President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration have left him vulnerable to suspicion from both sides of the political divide but insisted his decision to abandon the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA …
Ndindi Nyoro fights back claims linking him to the ruling partyThe Standard
… respondents or any officer acting under their authority are hereby restrained from arresting or detaining the applicant in any police station,” ruled Justice Githua.The now ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s ally decamped from the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA …
Court bars police from arresting Governor Badilisha, claims pursuit by unknown personsThe Standard
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi leads the UDA Kilifi leadership in drumming up support for President William Ruto’s re-election at Sabaki in Magarini Sub-County on August, 24, 2026. …
Why Coast leaders are in do-or-die campaign to secure Ruto's re-electionThe Standard
… The President, together with his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lieutenants, has spent much of his first term trying to secure new political bases while losing some of his older ones at almost the same rate. …
Slippery blocs: Ruto's re-election bid faces tests across key regionsThe Standard
… On Monday, the MP announced his exit from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), declaring that he will join the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.Nyoro, an economist serving his second term as Kiharu MP, said he will work with opposition leaders to push for wha …
Ndindi Nyoro begins nationwide political mobilisation ahead of 2027The Standard
… The President, together with his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party lieutenants, has spent much of his first term trying to secure new political bases while losing some of his older ones at almost the same rate. …
Slippery blocs: How Ruto's 'tutam' bid is facing test across key regionsDeputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Ksh.39 billion road construction programme in Meru County aimed at opening up rural areas and cutting transport costs. The government has also reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed for farmers.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki announced a Ksh.39 billion road construction programme in Meru County aimed at opening up rural areas and cutting transport costs. The government has also reduced prices of fertiliser and certified maize seed for farmers.
8 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kiharu MP and PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal interests and unite to remove President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, promising free education, improved healthcare, and economic strengthening if elected.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua criticized President William Ruto's visit to Bomet and Kericho counties, claiming the national government has failed to deliver development projects in the region despite securing votes from residents, and stating that Ruto had no new national government projects to launch or inspect during the visit.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto's UDA party will receive Sh549,970,254 (approximately 39 per cent) of the Sh1.4 billion Political Parties Fund for the 2026/2027 financial year, topping the allocation list alongside ODM, according to a gazette notice by the Registrar of Political Parties.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Wiper Patriotic Front is expanding its political presence in Nyanza ahead of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's planned tour, with officials meeting in Kisumi to prepare a coordinated programme for the visit and announcing plans to open new offices in Migori and Siaya.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
A TIFA Research survey found 52 per cent of Kenyans oppose the Broad-Based Government arrangement between President William Ruto and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, while 30 per cent support it. The poll was conducted among 2,048 adults across all 47 counties in June 2026.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has accused the county administration of stealing her development vision and failing to implement it, citing corruption, poor drainage, waste mismanagement, and water shortages as persistent city problems.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's three-day development tour of Kajiado County has sparked controversy, with Governor Joseph Ole Lenku's allies claiming it was used to undermine the governor and advance UDA politics.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Webuye East MP Martin Wanyonyi Pepela has broken ranks with fellow Ford Kenya legislators by endorsing Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa for Bungoma governor in 2027, citing his preference for a governor who would work collaboratively with elected leaders on county development priorities including ECD centres, infrastructure, and municipal status for Webuye.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna responded to President Ruto's criticism of the opposition's 2027 election plan, stating the opposition aims to restore meritocracy and remove Ruto from power. Sifuna cited government spending of Sh12 billion on State House hospitality while the country lacks resources for teacher capitation, and promised austerity measures if the opposition takes power.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
A Western Kenya leaders' caucus convened by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has demanded the Deputy President position in President William Ruto's post-2027 administration while backing his re-election, signalling a clash with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's camp.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto's aide Faruk Kibet has increased UDA activities in Kisii County through empowerment programmes targeting youth, women, and small business operators, as the ruling party seeks to consolidate support in the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. The move comes as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, from the Gusii region, has declared presidential interest, prompting UDA to counter his growing political influence.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Ruto announced that Kenya will no longer export raw materials for processing abroad, instead pushing for local value addition to create jobs and retain wealth. The government is moving away from an extractive model in the exploitation of minerals, oil and other resources, with all raw materials including soda ash from Lake Magadi to be processed in Kenya.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli told Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that his time to seek the presidency has not yet arrived, saying he is not adequately prepared for a national campaign and should focus on building his political team first.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the ruling UDA-led coalition is developing a new broad-based coalition framework and joint manifesto to support President William Ruto's re-election bid in August 2027. A committee with representatives from UDA and ODM will craft the framework, which will set out the coalition's agenda for the five years following the 2027 election.
5 September 2026 · Capital News →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to undermine confidence in the 2027 election, arguing the attacks aim to discredit the election outcome before voting takes place. Mudavadi defended the commission's independence, citing recent by-elections as evidence of its capacity to deliver free and fair polls, and warned opposition leaders against attempting to dictate how the IEBC conducts its work.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Broad-based government leaders, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, have defended President William Ruto's record and criticized the opposition for lacking a clear strategy to improve Kenyans' lives. Speaking at functions in Nyanza and Western regions, they highlighted agricultural and health sector reforms while calling for political maturity.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Isiolo Counties declared that Mount Kenya East will seek the presidency in 2032, with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while supporting President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. The leaders said UDA would remain in the ruling party and called for Mount Kenya West to reciprocate the political support the region has provided over the years.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo counties have declared that Mount Kenya East will make a bid for the presidency in 2032, backing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as their preferred candidate, while pledging support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressed more than 20,000 United Democratic Alliance (UDA) polling station officials in Meru County, urging them to champion the ruling party's record and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kindiki described the grassroots officials as crucial party leaders responsible for communicating the Kenya Kwanza administration's achievements to voters at the polling-centre level.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →
Youth disrupted the opening of a UDA party office in Budalangi, Busia County, on Monday, forcing police to intervene. The incident exposed growing political differences within the ruling party, with Cooperatives and MSMEs Principal Secretary Susan Mang'eni accusing Kenya's Ambassador to Uganda Ababu Namwamba of working with a rival political group while claiming government support.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna challenged President William Ruto to focus on fulfilling Kenya Kwanza's 2022 campaign promises within the five-year mandate instead of pursuing a long-term Vision 2060 blueprint, saying Kenyans face immediate economic hardships the government has failed to address.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has cautioned politicians against interfering with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission's operations and procurement processes, saying such attempts could erode public confidence in the 2027 General Election. His remarks come as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that the IEBC's tender for an Integrated Elections Management System was designed to favour South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd, though the IEBC has rejected these allegations and said the procurement process remains transparent and at an early stage.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration from Murang'a University of Technology, with doctoral research focused on county governments' branding strategies and their influence on service delivery satisfaction among SMEs in Bungoma County. Barasa, a second-term lawmaker seeking to become Bungoma governor on a UDA ticket, has two undergraduate degrees and two master's degrees.
28 August 2026 · Capital News →
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has announced that the United Democratic Alliance will not field a candidate for the Kilifi governor seat in the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar has reiterated controversial remarks questioning how the Kenyatta family accumulated wealth and land holdings, and said he will propose renaming Mama Ngina Waterfront after colonial resistor Mekatilil wa Menza if elected Mombasa Governor.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →