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Wiper Party

Wiper Party — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka, active in 2027 election preparations and criticism of Ruto administration.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 2 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said raise questions about the integrity of the 2024 remo

    Kalonzo Renews Claims Gachagua Was Improperly Impeached, Cites Junet Remarks
  3. July 2026
  4. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 30 – Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna on Thursday held talks with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka at the Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (SKM) Command Centre in Karen, where Opposition leaders reaffirmed their commitment to presenting a united front ahead of the 2027 Ge

    Sifuna, Kalonzo Close Ranks as Opposition Vows Unity Against Ruto
  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 26 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar, accusing the two of using inflammatory rhetoric that he said has no place in publi

    Kalonzo demands Duale, Hassan Omar quit over ‘inciting’ remarks
  6. The Standard

    The controversy has also drawn condemnation from Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who on Saturday called for the resignation of both Duale and United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar over separate remarks he described as inflammatory.

    Karua, Kalonzo, demands Duale's dismissal over incitement allegations
  7. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government and work with President William Ruto, claiming that his opposition counterparts are plotting to sidelin

    Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to join Ruto, quit opposition ahead of 2027 race
  8. Citizen Digital

    Karua's decision now places her co-principals in the United Opposition, among them Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, Former Chief Justice David Maraga, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from Linda

    I won't accept running mate slot, but will support chosen candidate- Martha Karua
  9. Citizen Digital

    MP Mutuse said the region is committed to working with the President Ruto-led government to transform the county and lift residents out of poverty. “We have agreed to ditch the Wiper party, a small tribal party, for the UDA, a national political party,” he remarked.

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind
  10. Citizen Digital

    MP Mutuse said the region is committed to working with the President Ruto-led government to transform the county and lift residents out of poverty. “We have agreed to ditch the Wiper party, a small tribal party, for the UDA, a national political party,” he remarked.

    President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B projects in Makueni, vows no region will be left behind
  11. Capital News

    Kalonzo says Ol Kalou vote signals ‘what is coming in 2027’ after DCP’s landslide win NAIROBI,Kenya July 17 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hailed the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)’s emphatic victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the outc

    Kalonzo says Ol Kalou vote signals ‘what is coming in 2027’ after DCP’s landslide win
  12. Capital News

    Kalonzo says Ol Kalou vote signals ‘what is coming in 2027’ after DCP’s landslide win NAIROBI,Kenya July 17 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has hailed the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP)’s emphatic victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, describing the outc

    Kalonzo says Ol Kalou vote signals ‘what is coming in 2027’ after DCP’s landslide win

Today

  1. Kalonzo claims Gachagua impeachment improper based on Junet remarks

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka renewed claims that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was improperly impeached, citing remarks by National Assembly Majority Leader Junet Mohamed that he said amounted to an admission that some lawmakers received inducements to support the removal.

    3 hours ago · Capital News

Thursday 30 July

  1. Sifuna, Kalonzo pledge Opposition unity for 2027 election

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.

    30 July 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 26 July

  1. Kalonzo calls for Duale, Hassan Omar resignation over inflammatory rhetoric

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded that Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary-General Hassan Omar resign, accusing them of using inflammatory rhetoric unsuitable for public leadership. Speaking at a funeral in Kitui, Kalonzo extended his criticism to President William Ruto's administration, warning against arbitrary arrests and alleged abductions of opposition supporters.

    26 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. Karua, Kalonzo demand Duale's dismissal over incitement

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has called on President William Ruto to immediately dismiss Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks she described as ethnically divisive, warning that failure to act would be interpreted as approval of tribal politics. Karua also criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission for moving too slowly in addressing complaints related to hate speech and ethnic incitement.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders urge Kalonzo to join Ruto's government

    Kenya Kwanza leaders, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet, have urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to leave the opposition and join the government, claiming the opposition coalition intends to sideline him from running for president in the next election.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 21 July

  1. Karua rules out deputy president role in united opposition

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.

    21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 17 July

  1. President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B development projects in Makueni

    President Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Makueni County and announced Ksh.30 billion in development projects, including Ksh.15 billion for affordable housing, markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion for roads this financial year.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. President Ruto unveils Ksh.30B development projects in Makueni County

    President Ruto told a Makueni County delegation at State House that the Government is investing Ksh.15 billion in affordable housing, modern markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion in roads this financial year, while pledging no region will be left behind in the country's transformation.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kalonzo hails DCP's Ol Kalou by-election win as 2027 signal

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has praised the Democracy for the Citizens Party's victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as a rejection of President William Ruto's administration and an indicator of the political landscape ahead of 2027. Kalonzo alleged the by-election occurred amid heavy security deployment, intimidation by the National Police Service, and government-backed voter bribery.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

  4. Kalonzo hails DCP's Ol Kalou win as signal of 2027 shift

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has congratulated the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) on its victory in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, characterizing it as a rejection of President William Ruto's administration and a sign of the political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo alleged the by-election was conducted under heavy security deployment, intimidation by the National Police Service, and widespread voter bribery.

    17 July 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Opposition urges IEBC enforce law at Ol Kalou by-election

    Opposition leaders, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, have called on the IEBC to take firm action against individuals violating electoral laws ahead of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, saying the commission's handling of the poll will test its credibility ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. Ruto leads 2027 presidential race with 32% popularity nationwide

    An Infotrak survey shows President William Ruto is the most popular presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 General Election with 32% support, strongest in North Eastern (59%), Rift Valley (46%), and Nyanza (40%). Kalonzo Musyoka came second with 13%, while Edwin Sifuna and Fred Matiang'i tied at 12%.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 12 July

  1. Ruku dismisses Kalonzo-Gachagua alliance, backs Ruto for 2027

    Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed the political alliance between Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua as selfish and without benefit to the Akamba community, instead urging Kalonzo to seek a working relationship with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruko maintained that President Ruto should be supported for two terms and warned that the Akamba community should not beg Kalonzo to change course should he remain rigid.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 7 July

  1. ODM leader calls for Saba Saba Day national holiday status

    ODM leader Dr Oburu Oginga has called on the government to gazette Saba Saba Day as a national holiday to honour sacrifices and democratic gains from the 1990 pro-democracy movement. Political leaders from various parties marked the anniversary with reflections on Kenya's democratic journey, while some opposition figures criticised the government for undermining democratic freedoms.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 4 July

  1. Kalonzo criticises government sale of 15% Safaricom stake

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom PLC to Vodacom as an "economic abduction," raising concerns over transparency, valuation, and constitutional compliance, and questioning why the sale was completed while a constitutional petition remained pending before the High Court.

    4 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. Opposition challenges appeal court ruling on Safaricom-Vodacom stake sale

    The opposition has renewed legal action against the government's 15 per cent stake sale in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom Group, which was cleared by the Court of Appeal four days after completion. Opposition leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, argue the sale was undervalued and opaque, and question why it proceeded while the matter remains pending in the High Court.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kalonzo calls for June 25 public holiday honoring Gen Z protests

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be recognized as a national public holiday designated "Liberation Day" to commemorate the sacrifices made by young Kenyans during the 2024 Gen Z protests that led to the storming of Parliament.

    24 June 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 14 June

  1. Kalonzo dismisses Sh10 fuel cut as insufficient, demands deeper tax relief

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 11 June

  1. Opposition coalition unveils alternative budget, criticises Ruto's economic policies

    Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.

    11 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Opposition launches 'People's Budget' alternative to Ruto plan

    The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition unveils rival 4.32 trillion shilling budget plan

    The opposition has presented a "People's Budget" of Sh.4.32 trillion ahead of the government's 2026/2027 fiscal plan, proposing to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.8 per cent of GDP while increasing funding for education and health, restoring programmes such as Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and allocating Sh.80 billion for youth employment. The coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has accused the government of fiscal recklessness, excessive borrowing, and anti-poor policies.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Opposition coalition to field single candidate in Ol Kalou by-election

    The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.

    3 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. UAG demands transparency on Ebola deals, rejects Finance Bill 2026

    The United Alternative Government opposition coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has called for immediate publication of all agreements and protocols related to Kenya's Ebola response, accusing the Ruto administration of secrecy. The coalition also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a jointly backed candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. NLP and PLP launch joint citizen engagement ahead of 2027 election

    The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 31 May

  1. Opposition leaders demand U.S. respect Kenya court order on Ebola facility

    United Opposition leaders are demanding that the U.S. government comply with court orders halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, and insist that Kenyans must be consulted through a public participation exercise in Laikipia.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 25 May

  1. CS Mbadi denies Finance Bill 2026 introduces annual land rent

    Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's claim that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 seeks to introduce an annual rent on freehold land, stating the Bill contains no such provisions and that public debate is based on misinformation. Mbadi said the government's focus is on improving tax administration and fairness rather than introducing new levies on land ownership.

    25 May 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 23 May

  1. NLP leader appeals to Kalonzo for Ukambani political unity

    The National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has written to Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka urging a historic unity pact among Ukambani political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that the region's estimated two million votes are repeatedly leased out to larger coalitions with limited returns and that regional unity could consolidate votes into a stronger negotiating force.

    23 May 2026 · Capital News

Monday 18 May

  1. Kalonzo calls for energy CS resignation over fuel price increase

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over a May 14 fuel price hike that increased diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre, blaming President Ruto's administration for poor governance and insensitive economic policies that triggered a nationwide transport crisis.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 17 May

  1. Kalonzo, Muturi attack Ruto on cost of living, unity

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service CS Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto over rising costs of living and alleged political intolerance after being barred from addressing a church congregation on politics. The opposition leaders called for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Senator Dan Maanzo saying the ballot is their only weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 4 May

  1. Nzioka Waita joins UDA after Kalonzo denies gubernatorial ticket

    Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has accused Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of denying him a chance to vie for Machakos governor on a Wiper ticket in 2027, claiming the party reserved the position for another candidate. Waita has subsequently joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that the perception of Ukambani as a Wiper stronghold has impoverished the region.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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