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President facing 2027 re-election amid court challenges over Cabinet constitutionality and opposition coalition negotiations.
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… He, however, pledged to support Sifuna should the Nairobi Senator emerge as the opposition’s preferred presidential candidate, insisting that defeating President William Ruto would require collective effort rather than individual political ambitions. …
Murkomen condemns heckling of Kalonzo at Sifuna’s party launch, invites him to join governmentCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 31 – Kenyans will no longer be enlisted into the Russian military following an agreement reached between President William Ruto and his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow on Thursday. …
Ruto, Putin Agree to End Recruitment of Kenyans into Russian MilitaryCapital News
… His growing political profile has also fuelled speculation about a possible presidential bid, although opposition leaders have yet to agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto.
Sifuna warns Linda Mwananchi leaders at Kwale rallyCitizen Digital
… al video of African leaders lining up for Putin sparks backlash By Kenneth Gachie October 31, 2026 10:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Russia's President Vladimir Putin with Kenya's President William Ruto …
Optics, outrage, and ice cream: viral video of African leaders lining up for Putin sparks backlashCapital News
… However, his presidential ambitions come at a time when opposition leaders have yet to agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. …
Sifuna takes Linda Mwananchi tour to KwaleThe Standard
… The rally will test whether ODM can retain its grip on the capital, contain internal divisions over its relationship with President William Ruto and remain a significant player in the 2027 elections. …
Can ODM hold Nairobi after Sifuna's exit and Raila's death?The Standard
… The unions said although President William Ruto directed the Labour Cabinet Secretary during the 2025 Labour Day celebrations to spearhead the ratification process, the convention was yet to be formally adopted by Kenya.They called for the government to move beyond stakeholder co …
Trade unions demand timeline for ratification of ILO convention on workplace harassmentThe Standard
Lawyers have accused President William Ruto of defying a court order by retaining a Cabinet that was declared unconstitutional for failing to comply with the two-thirds gender principle, warning that the continued violation threatens the rule of law. …
You've violated the supreme law, LSK tells Ruto on CabinetThe Standard
… Oginga said the current arrangement should not be mistaken for a coalition, adding that the two parties had each nominated five representatives to negotiate and draw up a coalition agreement ahead of ODM’s possible support for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027. …
'We are not in broad-based deal blindly,' says OburuThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has outlined conditions for supporting President William Ruto’s re-election, including respect from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), and a possible claim to the Deputy President’s post. …
ODM demands deputy president's post in return for backing broad-based dealUDA leaders in Kitui County have called on Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join President William Ruto's government, warning that his alliance with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could leave him politically frustrated. The appeal follows an incident in which Kalonzo was heckled at the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Nairobi.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
UDA leaders in Kitui County have called on Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join President William Ruto's government, warning that his alliance with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could leave him politically frustrated. The appeal follows an incident in which Kalonzo was heckled at the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters in Nairobi.
1 hour ago · Citizen Digital →
Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said the government is engaging Uganda to find a permanent solution to harassment of fishermen in Lake Victoria, with the foreign affairs ministry tasked to address the issue. The government is also working to strengthen the Kenya Coast Guard Services to improve security on the lake and has invested in nine fish landing sites and fishing gear provision.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto has engaged in recent verbal exchanges with opposition leaders, often resorting to expletives instead of sustaining policy debates, prompting political analysis that his outbursts could be driven by paranoia or fear of a growing opposition wave ahead of the 2027 General Election.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement held an event at Jacaranda grounds to honour late party leader Raila Odinga while defending its "broad-based" arrangement with President William Ruto and renewing demands for the deputy president position in a potential re-election deal.
8 hours ago · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
14 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Orange Democratic Movement has reiterated that its political pact with President William Ruto and the United Democratic Alliance will not proceed without conditions, with the Deputy President's seat emerging as a key demand. Party leaders stressed at a Jacaranda Grounds rally that any agreement must guarantee ODM a share of power.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The government has allocated KSh165 million for electricity connectivity in Matungu Constituency, Kakamega County, to benefit more than 4,000 households. The funds are part of KSh2.5 billion set aside for electricity projects across Kakamega County this financial year, with the first phase connecting a medical training college, dispensary, secondary school, and 162 households to the national grid.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Edwin Sifuna has called for full transparency over the proposed Mrima Hills mining project in Kwale, demanding that all agreements and contracts be made public and questioning whether residents will benefit from extraction of niobium and rare earth minerals. He cited Base Titanium's 12-year operation in the area as an example of a project where the community did not receive promised funds, and raised concerns about land ownership, compensation, and revenue sharing terms.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM deputy party leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir have demanded the Deputy President position in any future power-sharing arrangement with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Arati insists ODM must negotiate from a position of strength and secure formal guarantees on government representation, including the country's second-highest office.
17 hours ago · Capital News →
ODM Deputy Party Leaders Simba Arati and Abdulswamad Nassir are demanding clear power-sharing terms and a written agreement with President Ruto's administration, while party leader Oburu Oginga says negotiations should follow established structures and the broad-based government is already operating through them.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticised supporters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the movement's headquarters, calling the incident evidence of growing political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen also invited Kalonzo to join the broad-based government.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Presidents William Ruto and Vladimir Putin agreed during a bilateral meeting in Moscow to designate Kenya as a non-source country for recruitment into the Russian military, effectively closing recruitment channels used to enlist Kenyans for the Russia-Ukraine war. Kenya will appoint a Defence Attaché to liaise with Russia's Ministry of Defence on the repatriation of affected Kenyans and coordination of compensation.
20 hours ago · Capital News →
Linda Mwananchi party leader Edwin Sifuna cautioned politicians seeking leadership positions in Kwale against fighting for positions at public gatherings while ignoring local leaders and communities. The Nairobi Senator said the party must prioritise grassroots representatives who better understand their communities' challenges, and criticised politicians who attend meetings outside their constituencies but take prominent seats ahead of local aspirants.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
Video footage from the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow showing African heads of state, including Kenya's President William Ruto, lining up to receive traditional Russian ice cream from President Vladimir Putin has sparked widespread criticism across Kenya and Africa.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political movement is conducting a tour of Kwale County, with the main rally scheduled for Ukunda Showground. The tour comes after the party's rebranding and secretariat unveiling, as Sifuna positions himself as a potential presidential challenger to President William Ruto in 2027.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
ODM's first major rally in Nairobi since Raila Odinga's death will demonstrate whether the party can retain control of the capital, manage internal divisions over its relationship with President William Ruto, and remain a significant player in the 2027 elections.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Nine public and private sector trade unions are demanding that Kenya set a timeline to ratify the International Labour Organisation Convention No. 190, which protects workers from sexual harassment, gender-based violence and abuse, citing ongoing workplace safety concerns and delays despite a presidential directive during 2025 Labour Day celebrations.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Law Society of Kenya has accused President William Ruto of violating a court order by retaining a Cabinet declared unconstitutional for failing to comply with the two-thirds gender principle, warning that continued violation threatens the rule of law.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has defended the party's participation in a broad-based arrangement with the UDA, saying it is pursuing a clear plan and will not enter a coalition without negotiations. The two parties have each nominated five representatives to negotiate and draw up a coalition agreement ahead of ODM's possible support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Orange Democratic Movement has outlined conditions for backing President William Ruto's re-election, including respect from the UDA and a possible claim to the Deputy President's post. ODM leaders, speaking at a rally in Nairobi, suggested Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho as a potential deputy, though negotiations are likely to be complicated by competition from Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Mt Kenya region leaders.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement toured Kwale County, with Sifuna calling on opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in 2027, saying Kenyans were yearning for strong, unified opposition leadership.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told ODM supporters in Kakamega County that the party was better off in government than in opposition, citing ODM's difficult years out of power and urging residents to remain supportive of its participation in the broad-based government. Wandayi's remarks came amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition leaders holding talks on possible alliances to challenge President William Ruto.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and Russia have agreed to end recruitment of Kenyan citizens into the Russian armed forces, with Kenya designated a non-source country for Russian military recruitment, following talks between President Ruto and President Putin in Moscow.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition principals including DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka reiterated their commitment to field a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in the 2027 election, vowing that attempts to divide them will not succeed.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement leaders at a Maralal event criticised the newly launched Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka during his speech, and urged him to leave the opposition and join ODM.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka cautioned Senator Edwin Sifuna against declaring himself the Opposition's presidential candidate before proper consultations and formal ratification of party leadership structures. Kalonzo stressed that the process must follow proper procedures, with the party's National Delegates Convention scheduled for November 13.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to demonstrate political influence in Western Kenya by confronting critics, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who have attacked his leadership as he positions for a 2027 presidential bid.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was booed by delegates at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential secretariat unveiling, after cautioning against prematurely declaring Sifuna the opposition's presidential candidate. Kalonzo called on opposition leaders to set aside personal ambitions and follow an agreed process in selecting a flagbearer for the 2027 General Election, saying he would support Sifuna or another opposition leader if they emerged as the coalition's preferred candidate.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
During bilateral talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 70 additional scholarships for Kenyan students pursuing higher education in Russia. The two leaders also discussed strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation, and signed five memorandums of understanding across key sectors.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna outlined cost-cutting measures he would implement in the first 100 days as president, pledging to scrap several taxes introduced during President Ruto's administration and cut Ksh.500 million from the national budget to redirect to Kenyans.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →