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Wiper Party

Wiper Party — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka, operating within the United Alternative Government framework and presenting alternative policy positions on budget, taxation, and governance.

2026-04-242026-06-18
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  1. April 2026

  2. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo demands answers after seven killed in Tseikuru bandit attack By Citizen Reporter April 26, 2026 04:14 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demande …

    Kalonzo demands answers after seven killed in Tseikuru bandit attack

  3. Citizen Digital

    … All we are asking for is justice and impunity should not rule over this country." The former premier was backed by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who said that the petition will reveal a heap load of illegalities committed during the impeachment process, claiming that among …

    I am challenging my impeachment in court again- Gachagua

  4. Citizen Digital

    … The coastal engagements come after a two-day tour of the Ukambani region, where the leaders, including Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, held rallies in Kitui and Mwingi. …

    Gachagua leads United Opposition team to Kwale after two-day Ukambani tour
Politics

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

The 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.

Why it matters

Kalonzo's rejection of the Sh10 diesel cut as insufficient and call for deeper tax relief reflects opposition demands that resonate with cost-of-living concerns across Kenya.

14 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 →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Kalonzo pledges support for press freedom on World Press Freedom Day

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.

    3 May 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 30 April

  1. Kalonzo warns political motive behind Kitui killings

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned deadly bandit attacks in Tseikuru, Kitui County that killed at least eight people, warning of a possible political hand and potential exploitation to destabilise the region. He called for peace and reconciliation, noting that two governors, the Mwingi Central MP and community elders are working together to foster peace.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Kalonzo warns leaders against ethnic rhetoric after Tseikuru attack

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of spreading ethnic threats against the Kamba community and warned political leaders against fanning ethnic rivalry following clashes at the Garissa-Kitui border that killed seven people in Tseikuru, Kitui County.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Duale calls for disarmament and justice after Kitui border clashes

    Health CS Aden Duale has appealed for peace and unity in Tana River and neighbouring counties following deadly inter-community attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border, urging political leaders to preach peace and security agencies to apprehend those responsible for killings.

    30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Kalonzo petitions court to stop Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka filed a court petition seeking to block the government's planned sale of its 15 percent shareholding in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom, claiming the transaction is unconstitutional and lacks proper public participation and transparency.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News →

  2. GSU deployed to Tseikuru after deadly Kwa Kamari inter-community attack

    Seven people died and scores were injured in an inter-community attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County; GSU and police have been deployed to restore order, while officials report 12 deaths total from retaliatory attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border.

    28 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 27 April

  1. Kenya mourns distinguished education scholar Prof. Raphael Munavu

    Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.

    27 April 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 26 April

  1. Kalonzo demands government answers after Tseikuru bandit attack kills seven

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded answers from the government following a bandit attack in Tseikuru, Mwingi North, Kitui County, in which seven people—six men and one woman—were killed when a gang of about 40 heavily armed attackers stormed Kwa Kamari Trading Centre. Kalonzo described the incident as a governance failure and the deadliest banditry attack in the area in decades, questioning how assailants obtained automatic rifles and crossed county borders.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua vows fresh court challenge to impeachment from office

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he will return to court to challenge what he calls his fraudulent impeachment from the Deputy President's office, asserting he has built a case proving he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds.

    26 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 24 April

  1. Gachagua-led opposition team tours Kwale after Ukambani visit

    Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.

    24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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