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Wiper Party

Wiper Party — opposition party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, positioning itself as a leading contender in Kenya's 2027 presidential election.

2026-04-242026-09-16

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  1. June 2026
  2. The 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 plan
  3. Capital News

    ational interests over individual political ambitions. “The coalition will rely on an independent scientific survey and credible opinion polling to identify the most viable candidate capable of securing victory and effectively representing the people of Ol Kalou,” the Wiper Party

    United opposition to back single candidate in Ol Kalou By-election
  4. Citizen Digital

    In a statement issued on Tuesday, the opposition coalition led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a single, jointly backed candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

    Kalonzo: Ruto regime hiding truth on Ebola, punishing Kenyans with Finance Bill 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Muli has recently intensified calls for opposition cohesion, including outreach to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka aimed at fostering unity within the Ukambani region and the broader opposition coalition.

    NLP, PLP launch joint citizen engagement drive as Opposition unity efforts gather momentum
  6. May 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Next week, we shall hold a major meeting in Laikipia." Likewise, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said that the political faction will seek to meet the United States Chargé d'Affaires in Kenya is Susan Burns to iron out the matter.

    United Opposition demands U.S. to comply with Kenya's court order on setting up Ebola facility
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya May 25 – National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 seeks to introduce an annual rent on freehold land.

    CS Mbadi dismisses Kalonzo claim on Finance Bill 2026 land tax allegations
  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 23 — National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has written a strongly worded open letter to Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, urging a historic unity pact among Ukambani political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    NLP leader urges Kalonzo to back Ukambani unity pact ahead of 2027 polls
  10. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo blames President Ruto, demands CS Wandayi's resignation over fuel hike crisis By Benjamin Muriuki May 18, 2026 12:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

    Kalonzo blames President Ruto, demands CS Wandayi's resignation over fuel hike crisis
  11. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo hits out at Ruto over fuel prices, says president obsessed with insulting him By Citizen Reporter May 17, 2026 06:23 (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 Musy

    Kalonzo hits out at Ruto over fuel prices, says president obsessed with insulting him
  12. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Former State House Chief of Staff and Machakos gubernatorial aspirant Nzioka Waita has accused Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of denying him a chance to vie for the county’s top seat on a Wiper ticket in the 2027 General Election.

    Nzioka Waita accuses Kalonzo of discrimination as he joins UDA

Yesterday

  1. Kenyan politicians visit US ahead of 2027 election

    As the 2027 general election approaches, Kenyan political leaders are traveling to the United States seeking legitimacy, lobbying opportunities, and financial support for their campaigns.

    23 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Sunday 13 September

  1. Opposition leaders call for unity against Ruto ahead 2027 polls

    At a Linda Mwananchi rally in Nairobi, Senator Edwin Sifuna called on opposition leaders to unite against President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, accusing the government of imposing heavy taxes and hurting businesses. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino used the platform to target Governor Johnson Sakaja in an early pitch for Nairobi's top job.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 11 September

  1. Ukambani parties should not dissolve to back Kalonzo, says Muli

    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

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Kalonzo raises IEBC preparedness concerns with British envoy

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka discussed Kenya's electoral body readiness and rising political intolerance with British High Commissioner Matt Baugh, warning that IEBC must be fully prepared ahead of the 2027 General Election to maintain public confidence in the vote.

    2 September 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 30 August

  1. Kalonzo warns of goonism, political pressure on churches

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over growing goonism and excessive use of force by security agencies, and warned of increasing political pressure on religious institutions. He praised churches that have maintained independence despite government efforts to compromise church leaders and urged religious institutions to continue speaking out on matters affecting society.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 29 August

  1. DP Kindiki dismisses Kalonzo's 2027 presidential ambitions

    Deputy President Kindiki criticized Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's plan to contest for the presidency in 2027, saying Kalonzo lacked a development record despite spending over 30 years in government and serving as vice president, with no tangible development achieved in his constituency.

    29 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 28 August

  1. Kalonzo demands recruitment disclosure from police, TSC, KDF

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given the National Police Service Commission, Teachers Service Commission, and Kenya Defence Forces seven days to disclose recruitment details from the past five years, citing allegations of political interference in hiring. He referenced claims that TSC recruitment letters were being issued from State House and invoked Constitutional principles of merit-based recruitment.

    28 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 27 August

  1. Five challengers threaten Matungulu MP Mule's fourth-term bid

    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

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Opposition leaders meet to unite behind 2027 presidential candidate

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa met with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua as opposition leaders intensify efforts to consolidate behind a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. The meeting follows a memorandum of understanding signed by members of the United Alternative Government committing to support a common presidential candidate.

    25 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 23 August

  1. Uhuru urges politicians to let voters decide leaders freely

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on politicians to stop blocking rivals' rallies and instead focus on presenting their manifestos to Kenyans ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying voters should be left to choose their leaders. Speaking at a memorial service in Trans Nzoia County, Uhuru distanced himself from speculation about returning to active politics.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 20 August

  1. Kalonzo leads opposition contenders in 2027 poll at 22 percent

    A Swiss Poll International survey places Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka at 22 percent nationally in presidential voting intentions, second only to President Ruto at 31 percent, and commanding 41 percent support among 2,139 respondents identified as anti-Ruto voters for the opposition presidential nomination.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Gem MP warns Sifuna of political sidelining ahead of 2027 election

    Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo warned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his allies are setting him up for political failure ahead of the 2027 General Election, invoking the historical example of Tom Mboya. Odhiambo, a supporter of President William Ruto, urged Nyanza Region residents to back Ruto for a second term.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 17 August

  1. Martha Karua says she is best suited to be president

    People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua expressed confidence in becoming Kenya's next president ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the time has come for a woman to lead the nation and citing her track record as Minister for Water and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 16 August

  1. Kalonzo accuses Ruto regime of plotting to disrupt 2027 elections

    Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka alleged that President Ruto's administration is planning to "escape" the 2027 General Election by sponsoring violence to disrupt peace. The allegation came after the Linda Mwananchi brigade was attacked in Homa Bay county during a political tour.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Government prioritises teacher promotions and capitation funds disbursement

    Basic Education PS John Ololtuaa announced government measures to improve education, including teacher promotions via TSC vacancies, timely capitation fund disbursement, provision of learning materials, and infrastructure funding increases alongside smart board distribution to Comprehensive Schools.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 10 August

  1. Opposition leaders vow unity and single candidate for 2027

    Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi, and Edwin Sifuna have vowed to remain united ahead of the 2027 General Election and field a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto. The leaders made the remarks during separate events in Kitui, where they also pledged to defend the Constitution and push for electoral reforms.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kalonzo open to Sifuna as running mate if opposition unites

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said he has no problem making Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna his running mate in the 2027 election, provided the opposition remains united to defeat President William Ruto. He predicted a victory margin exceeding 70% if opposition unity holds.

    10 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kalonzo willing to deputise Sifuna in 2027 election bid

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled he would accept a running-mate role under Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election, provided demographic and regional considerations are factored into the opposition's ticket. Kalonzo said a united opposition could secure more than 70 per cent of the vote to unseat President William Ruto.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

  4. Kalonzo urges opposition unity, caution on polls ahead of 2027

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenya's United Opposition to remain unified for the 2027 General Election, arguing that coalition success depends on agreement on a common political cause rather than opinion polls. He cautioned that opinion surveys could be used for electoral manipulation and alleged some actors, including the intelligence community, might use polls to shape opinion in favour of President William Ruto, though he provided no evidence.

    10 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mau Mau veterans welcome village elders formal recognition

    Mau Mau war veterans have endorsed the government's decision to formally recognise village elders and integrate them into Kenya's administrative structure, with plans to provide them monthly stipends, health insurance through SHA, and smartphones. The veterans also called for historical injustices affecting freedom fighters to be prioritised in a planned national dialogue.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Friday 7 August

  1. Kenya's "Bag ni Ya Nini?" phrase sparks viral Gen Z-millennial cultural moment

    The phrase "Bag ni Ya Nini?" from rapper Kapitani's street anthem has become a nationwide viral trend, spreading from TikTok to street banter, music remixes, and mainstream media, with political figures attempting to capitalize on the wave.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Kalonzo appoints former CS Kamau Wiper Party chairman

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party's national spokesperson, in a leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    7 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kalonzo challenges IEBC chief over 2027 election postponement threat

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the IEBC against threatening to postpone the 2027 General Election, questioning the legal basis for remarks made by IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, who previously stated that Kenya cannot conduct credible elections in an environment marked by hate speech, political intolerance and ethnic incitement. Kalonzo argued that under the Elections Act, the IEBC can only postpone elections in specific constituencies, counties or wards under circumstances such as a serious breach of peace or natural disaster.

    7 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Opposition leaders meet to build united front for 2027 elections

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has held consultations with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, and others as opposition politicians intensify efforts to forge a united political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    4 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 2 August

  1. Wiper delegation seeks Aisha Jumwa's support for Kalonzo's 2027 bid

    Wiper Party leaders, including Kitui Senator Enock Wambua and Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako, met with former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa in Malindi to request her support for party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential candidacy in the 2027 general elections, believing she can strengthen the opposition's presence in the region.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. 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.

    2 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Kalonzo criticises Vision 2060, urges focus on cost of living

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged President Ruto to prioritise constitutional implementation and address immediate economic challenges like high cost of living, unemployment and inflation, rather than launching Vision 2060. Kalonzo argued that Kenya has yet to achieve Vision 2030 objectives, making Vision 2060 premature and a "political deception."

    2 August 2026 · The Standard

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

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