Wiper Party — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka, active in 2027 election preparations and criticism of Ruto administration.
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The Standard
… Speaking on behalf of the United opposition, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the electoral agency must enforce the law without fear or favour, including taking action against senior government officials accused of interfering with the electoral process.“As you preside ove …
Opposition demands IEBC cracks down on poll offendersCitizen Digital
… Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka came second with 13%, while Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Jubilee Deputy Party leader Fred Matiang’i were ranked third with 12% popularity. …
Ruto most popular presidential aspirant with support from N. Eastern, Rift Valley and NyanzaCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has dismissed the political association between Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, terming it selfish and of no benefit to the Aka …
Ruku dismisses Kalonzo-Gachagua alliance, urges Wiper Leader to back Ruto in 2027Citizen Digital
… On their part, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, PLP leader Martha Karua and Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi criticised the government, accusing it of undermining the very freedoms and democratic gains that Saba Saba fought to secure. …
Oburu calls for Saba Saba to be declared a national holidayCitizen Digital
… Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who spoke at his command centre in Karen, Nairobi, questioned what he described as the National Treasury's haste in concluding the multi-billion-shilling deal before the High Court has delivered its final determination on the matter. …
'Economic abduction!' Opposition to appeal court ruling clearing Safaricom stake sale to VodacomCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for June 25 to be recognized as a national public holiday, saying the date should forever commemorate the sacrifices made by young Kenyans during the historic 2024 Gen Z protests. …
Kalonzo pushes for June 25 public holiday in honor of Gen ZCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15— Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed the government’s Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices as insufficient, arguing that meaningful relief for Kenyans can only be achieved through deep cuts in fuel taxes and levies to push pump prices belo …
Kalonzo says Sh10 fuel price reduction insufficient, calls for major tax cutsCapital News
… Speaking during a joint opposition address on Wednesday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka unveiled what the coalition described as a “People’s Budget” — an alternative economic plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving public services and cutting reliance on borrowin …
Opposition Unveils ‘People’s Budget’, Accuses Ruto Govt of Economic MismanagementCitizen Digital
… In a joint statement read by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, the opposition unveiled what it termed the “People’s Budget,” an alternative fiscal framework which it says prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing …
Opposition unveils ‘People’s Budget’, tears into Ruto’s Ksh.4.8 trillion spending planThe Standard
… The plan includes increased funding for education and health, restoration of programmes such as Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and a Sh.80 billion youth employment initiative.Speaking on Wednesday Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition accused the government of fiscal reckle …
Opposition unveils 'People's Budget' ahead of 202627 fiscal planWiper 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.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
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.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →