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… Kawaya, a key ally of President William Ruto in Ukambani, reaffirmed his support for the Head of State and said he would secure re-election in 2027.
MP Kawaya questions Uhuru’s role in opposition after Azimio exitThe Standard
… While his Ukambani base remains steadfastly loyal, a winning presidential bid in Kenya demands an aggressive capacity to mobilise huge, volatile voting blocs, especially in Mt Kenya, Rift Valley, Western, and Nairobi. …
A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027The Standard
… e presidential candidate to face him at the ballot in next year’s general election, President Ruto has not only identified, but has also equipped and unleashed a lean but lethal battalion of foot soldiers who appear to be effectively disorienting Wiper party dominance in Ukambani …
Ruto's army keeps Kalonzo's troops busy in his Ukambani backyardThe Standard
… The governor accused politicians allied to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) within Ukambani region of spreading falsehoods in a bid to portray Kalonzo as an indecisive leader. …
Wavinya denies claims of Kalonzo warming up to RutoThe Standard
… "Right now, Mt.Kenya has 8.2 million votes, followed by Western with 2.9 million votes, then Rift Valley with 2.7 million votes, Nyanza with 2.5 million and Ukambani with 2.3 million. …
Malala revives Gachagua 'shares' talk, pushes Mt Kenya-Mulembe allianceThe Standard
… Natembeya said the 2027 contest would be shaped by regional political alliances, with opposition leaders consolidating support in their areas.He cited Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence in Ukambani, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua’s base in Central Kenya, Western K …
Wamboka, Natembeya warn Museveni against meddling in 2027 electionsCitizen Digital
Muli: Ukambani parties will not dissolve to support Kalonzo By Citizen Reporter September 11, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli. …
Muli: Ukambani parties will not dissolve to support KalonzoCapital News
… Muli’s political role means the event will attract attention beyond the cultural sphere, particularly in Ukambani, where questions of community identity and political leadership have historically been closely intertwined. …
The making of a Kamba chief: Kyalo Muli and the Anzauni cultural revivalThe Standard
… Mule, who was elected Matungulu constituency’s first MP back in 2013 on a Wiper Party ticket, could become one of the longest-serving legislators in the greater Ukambani region should Matungulu voters grant him a fourth term to represent them in the National Assembly through the …
Battle for Matungulu: Mule's Four-term bid under threat as five aspirants declare interestCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 24 — In a political landscape dominated by established regional kingpins, Augustus Kyalo Muli is betting that Ukambani’s voters are ready for a different proposition: a political vehicle that answers to the region first and chooses its national allies later. …
Can Muli pull a Sifuna-Nyoro in Ukambani? The political gamble ahead of 2027Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has questioned former President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to resign as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Chairperson while pledging continued support for the coalition, asking what substantively has changed in his role.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has questioned former President Uhuru Kenyatta's decision to resign as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Chairperson while pledging continued support for the coalition, asking what substantively has changed in his role.
8 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that if the Opposition nominates Kalonzo Musyoka for president in 2027, despite his polling lead and backing from opposition figures like Martha Karua and Eugene Wamalwa, it risks handing President Ruto his clearest path to a second term, citing Kalonzo's limited national electoral reach and history of unsuccessful vice-presidential campaigns.
6 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto is deploying political foot soldiers to weaken Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's grip on the lower Eastern region, anticipating Kalonzo may be named the opposition's single presidential candidate for next year's general election.
4 October 2026 · The Standard →
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and deputy Francis Mwangangi rejected reports that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is warming up to President Ruto's government, asserting instead that Kalonzo is firmly in the opposition and the frontrunner for the opposition presidential ticket in next year's General Election. Wavinya accused UDA-allied politicians in Ukambani of spreading falsehoods to disrupt Kalonzo's political base.
30 September 2026 · The Standard →
DCP deputy leader Cleophas Malala suggested that if Edwin Sifuna becomes president and Kalonzo Musyoka running mate, Rigathi Gachagua should become Prime Minister with executive powers and significant 'shares'. Malala stressed that winning the presidency requires backing from Mt Kenya, which has 8.2 million registered voters.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya cautioned Uganda against any attempt to have its citizens participate in Kenya's 2027 elections, with Wamboka calling on President Museveni to discourage Ugandans from being used in the poll. Wamboka linked the warning to the government's recent crackdown on Burundian nationals, alleging that some foreigners were targeted for refusing to acquire Kenyan identification documents and support President Ruto's re-election bid.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has rejected calls for smaller political parties in Ukambani to dissolve and join Wiper Party in support of its leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muli argues parties should retain their identities and negotiate partnerships on equal terms, saying declining to fold into Wiper does not mean opposing Ukambani interests.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Anzauni Ndene Clan plans to install Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli as Chief Kyalo Muli I on October 3 at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, marking the first such installation in more than seven decades and described as a reconnection with cultural inheritance.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
Matungulu MP Stephen Mule faces his toughest challenge yet as five aspirants—Isaiah Munguti, Alina Matheka, James Mwovi, Simon Kathumo, and Samuel Maithya—have declared interest in unseating him ahead of the August 2027 general election. The challengers cite legislative inertia, underdevelopment, and poor representation as reasons to end Mule's decade-plus dominance.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has announced his bid for the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, describing it as the first step in a broader political journey. The move comes as current MP Makali Mulu pursues the Kitui governorship, and Muli has built grassroots support through community initiatives and development work in the constituency.
22 August 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has urged foreign diplomatic missions in Kenya to pressure President William Ruto's administration over what she alleges is state-sponsored political violence and intolerance of opposition activities. She called on embassies including those of the United States, United Kingdom, Denmark, Norway, France and China to intervene.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has stated that DCP is the only political outfit to beat in the Mt. Kenya region, warning other parties seeking ground there that DCP is there to stay. He made the remarks during meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County alongside a Wiper Patriotic Front delegation, consolidating support ahead of next year's General Election.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Governor Wavinya Ndeti, and Matungulu MP Stephen Mule called out President Ruto over escalating political violence targeting the opposition, citing attacks on Linda Mwananchi's convoy in Homa Bay, Rigathi Gachagua's convoy in Nakuru, and Senator Sifuna. Kalonzo warned Ruto that he would be held responsible should the country slide into anarchy and called the violence an impeachable offense.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Liberal Party declared it is willing to work with either the Opposition or Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, but will only join a political formation that respects Ukambani interests and is prepared to contest independently if necessary. Party leader Augustus Muli said NLP would emerge as an independent bargaining force and confirmed he will seek the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027 on the NLP ticket.
14 August 2026 · Capital News →
Makueni nominated MCA Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, accused of posting inciting remarks on TikTok, was released on Sh200,000 cash bail or alternative bond of Sh500,000 by a Nairobi court. The Wiper-linked politician is barred from contacting or interfering with prosecution witnesses in the cyber harassment case against Kibwezi MP Mutuse.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Liberal Party says it will negotiate with opposition or government for the 2027 General Election but will not compromise the interests of Ukambani region. NLP leader Dr Augustus Muli stated the party is prepared to enter alliances, go alone, or bargain with political formations while retaining its identity.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Allies of President William Ruto from Ukambani are urging the opposition to focus on Kenya's long-term development beyond the next General Election, with UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Musyoka Kawaya arguing that development should transcend five-year electoral cycles and presidential term limits.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
A photograph of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka meeting Alice Muthama, daughter of former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama, has fueled speculation about former Senator Muthama's political future, weeks after he publicly disagreed with Kenya Kwanza figures. Alice Muthama, who is seeking the Matungulu parliamentary seat, described the meeting as an opportunity to seek guidance from a veteran politician.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
UDA leaders in Kitui County have appealed to Ukambani residents to support President William Ruto's re-election bid, describing him as a visionary leader with a clear development agenda including Vision 2060, citing infrastructure projects and government investment in the region.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out pre-election talks with President William Ruto, insisting he will only engage the Head of State after the 2027 General Election. He dismissed speculation that he was planning to abandon the United Opposition and enter into a political pact with Ruto ahead of the polls.
1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece examines why Africa's climate story is not resonating, drawing on personal experience of disrupted rainfall patterns and farming practices in Ukambani to illustrate how climate change is destabilizing traditional seasonal calendars that generations of farming decisions relied upon.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA women have condemned attacks and intimidation based on political affiliation, saying Kenyans have the right to support leaders and parties of their choice. They cited the case of Rachel Wandeto and called on all Kenyans to respect divergent political views, urging opposition leaders to focus on issues and policies rather than attacking individuals.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Anzauni, one of the largest clans in the Akamba community, is set to install Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli as its first officially recognized clan chief on October 3, 2026, in what elders describe as a historic milestone more than six decades after Kenya attained independence. The clan, with an estimated 400,000 members across multiple regions in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, says the installation restores its cultural identity and traditional leadership after operating without a recognized chief since independence.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya declared at a Linda Mwananchi rally in Western Kenya that the region will end political fragmentation and speak with one voice to seek leadership representation ahead of the 2027 General Election, moving beyond what he described as years of "begging" for government inclusion.
26 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government will take stern action against anyone using goons to disrupt peace, regardless of whether they support the government or opposition, declaring that national security and stability are paramount and all forms of violence must be rejected.
23 July 2026 · Capital News →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared that the government will not tolerate the use of goons to disrupt the country's peace, stating that anyone sponsoring them—from either government or opposition sides—will face the full force of the law. He emphasized that national security and stability require saying no to violence and the misuse of young people in politics.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA leaders from Kitui County, including Kitui South MP Rachael Kaki, have urged Ukambani residents to support leaders based on track record rather than party affiliation ahead of 2027, citing Kenya Kwanza administration's development projects in the region including road tarmacking and an Enziu Bridge project.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on development projects including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
17 July 2026 · Capital News →