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Wiper Party

Opposition political party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, active in 2027 election coalition-building discussions and policy criticism of the Ruto government.

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  1. May 2026

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 3 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners, saying his side stands with the press in defending freedom of expression and access to information. …

    Kalonzo Joins Leaders in Calls for Stronger Media Protections on World Press Freedom Day
  6. April 2026

  7. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over a possible political hand in the recent killings in Tseikuru, Kitui County, warning that the violence could be exploited to destabilise the region. …

    “Revenge Must Stop”: Kalonzo Pleads for Peace After Kitui killings

  8. Government deploys GSU and RDU to secure Mwingi-Garissa Road

    1. Citizen Digital

      Kalonzo warns leaders against spreading ethnic wars after Tseikuru bandit attack By Citizen Reporter April 30, 2026 02:35 (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 warns leaders against spreading ethnic wars after Tseikuru bandit attack

    2. Citizen Digital

      … Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded answers from the government over the killings, describing the attack as a “governance failure” and calling for more security deployments, a full investigation and the disarmament of illegal firearms in the region.

      Duale urges disarmament, justice for victims after border clashes in Kitui

  9. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has filed a court petition seeking to stop the government from proceeding with the planned sale of its 15 percent shareholding in telecommunications firm Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom, terming the transaction uncons …

    Kalonzo Moves to Block Sale of Govt Safaricom Stake to Vodacom

  10. Citizen Digital

    … The incident has also drawn political reactions, with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka demanding answers from the government over the killings. …

    Calm returns to Tseikuru as GSU deployed after deadly Kwa Kamari attack

  11. The Standard

    … os Ogamba described him as an exemplary scholar whose contributions significantly transformed the sector. “Through his leadership, he played a pivotal role in advancing Competency-Based Education and shaping a more robust and forward-looking education system,” he said.Wiper party …

    Kenya mourns education icon Prof. Raphael Munavu
Politics

Kalonzo urges opposition unity after hostile reception at Sifuna event

The 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 →

Friday 30 October

  1. Kalonzo urges opposition unity after hostile reception at Sifuna event

    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 →

  2. Kalonzo booed over remarks on Sifuna's presidential candidacy

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka was jeered by a crowd at the Linda Mwananchi Movement headquarters launch in Nairobi after asserting that Edwin Sifuna was not yet a presidential candidate and would have to wait until November 13 for formal nomination. Sifuna intervened to ask the crowd to allow Kalonzo to finish speaking.

    30 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 28 October

  1. Opposition should delay announcing 2027 candidate, Gachagua says

    DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has urged opposition leaders to agree privately on a joint 2027 presidential candidate but delay public announcement until five months before the election, arguing that early disclosure would expose the candidate to state harassment and intimidation by President William Ruto.

    28 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gachagua praises Kalonzo's loyalty to Raila amid coalition talks

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has praised Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as one of Kenya's most principled politicians, citing his continued loyalty to late opposition leader Raila Odinga despite what Gachagua claims were three betrayals. The remarks come as opposition leaders seek to agree on a formula for a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

    28 October 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 26 October

  1. Ruto asks Kalonzo to reciprocate YK92 support in 2027

    President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.

    26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turns 65, receives political tributes

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta turned 65 on October 26, with the Office of the Fourth President and various political leaders sending birthday wishes celebrating his service to Kenya and contributions to the African continent.

    26 October 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Gachagua hosts Kalonzo for 2027 opposition coalition talks

    Rigathi Gachagua is hosting Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a delegation of political leaders at his Wamunyoro residence for talks on a possible political formation ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a united political front to challenge President William Ruto.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

  4. Ruto asks Kalonzo to repay 1992 campaign support with backing in 2027

    President William Ruto challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to drop his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, citing his own campaigning for Kalonzo's successful 1992 parliamentary election on a KANU ticket while Ruto was part of Youth for KANU '92.

    26 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 25 October

  1. United Opposition warns against IEBC autonomy interference

    Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.

    25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 24 October

  1. Ruto credits God using him and Kalonzo for Kenya development

    President William Ruto said during a tour of Ukambani that God is using him and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to advance Kenya's development, with Ruto delivering projects while Kalonzo helps publicise them. The remarks were made amid the backdrop of political rivalry between the Kenya Kwanza administration and opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    24 October 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Political rivals clash at Raila Odinga first death anniversary memorial

    Leaders from the broad-based government clashed with counterparts from the Linda Mwananchi movement and the United Opposition at a memorial marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death in Bondo, Siaya County, with supporters chanting rival "Tutam" and "Wantam" slogans. ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati defended the party's commitment to the broad-based government arrangement and promised free and fair party primaries.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Sawmillers deny Aberdare deforestation claims, defend harvesting

    Sawmillers from Nyeri, Laikipia, Murang'a and Kirinyaga counties deny allegations that they are destroying the Aberdare Forest, saying ongoing tree harvesting is regulated plantation management of mature and ageing trees, not illegal logging.

    14 October 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 12 October

  1. Ruto accuses Uhuru of betraying him in 2022 election

    President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of betraying him in the 2022 election, claiming Kenyatta abandoned him after years of political support and campaigned against his presidential bid. Ruto said he supported Kenyatta in 2013 and 2017 but received no backing when he sought the presidency, alleging Kenyatta urged voters not to elect him despite a political understanding that each would serve ten years.

    12 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 10 October

  1. Opposition accuses government of negligence in Ebola preparedness

    Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders have accused the government of lacking a solid strategy to prevent Ebola from entering Kenya, and called on development partners including the United States to ensure funds provided are properly utilised. The leaders also criticised President William Ruto for failing to address climate change.

    10 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 9 October

  1. Opposition accuses Ruto government of privatising Port of Mombasa

    Opposition leaders from the Ukombozi Coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, have accused the government of privatising the Port of Mombasa and placing it under the control of a few individuals. They say they support development and construction of an oil refinery in Lamu but insist that the law must be followed.

    9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kalonzo predicts united opposition will defeat Ruto

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the united opposition will defeat President William Ruto in next year's general election at the ballot, declaring that Ruto "has been cornered" and lacks the numbers to win regardless of any tactics deployed. Kalonzo called on Akamba voters to register ahead of the IEBC's final voter registration phase and criticized Ruto for making empty promises to Kenyans.

    9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 7 October

  1. Uhuru resigns as Azimio chairperson after stepping down from Jubilee

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition following his recent handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Fred Matiang'i. Kenyatta described the move as part of the renewal of democratic institutions rather than a departure from the coalition.

    7 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Uhuru Kenyatta resigns as Azimio coalition chairperson

    Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned as Chairperson of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, weeks after stepping down from leadership of the Jubilee Party. Kenyatta said the resignation, effective immediately, follows the formal handover of Jubilee Party leadership to Dr. Fred Matiang'i and is part of renewing democratic institutions, though he described it as not a departure from the coalition's shared political journey.

    7 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Kalonzo dismisses leadership void after Uhuru steps down

    Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation from the Azimio La Umoja Coalition's leadership created a vacuum, saying the coalition remains under his stewardship as Party Leader and that Kenyatta's departure does not alter its direction or programmes. Kenyatta, who also stepped down as Jubilee Party leader, clarified his resignation is not an abandonment of the coalition or its ideals.

    7 October 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Wiper dismisses reports of Kalonzo joining government

    Wiper Party Chairman Jamleck Kamau has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join the government, calling them propaganda and a sign of government panic ahead of 2027 elections. Kamau said Wiper is consolidating opposition parties and engaging other government-associated leaders, some of whom may eventually join the opposition.

    3 October 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Wiper denies Kalonzo preparing to join Ruto government

    Wiper Party has dismissed reports that its leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join President William Ruto's government, saying the party remains committed to a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Party chairman Jamleck Kamau described the reports as propaganda aimed at undermining Musyoka and creating divisions within the opposition.

    3 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 21 September

  1. Azimio la Umoja coalition rebrands to Ukombozi Alliance

    The Azimio la Umoja coalition has rebranded to the Ukombozi Alliance after unanimous agreement by parties within the faction, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the new alliance.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kindiki defends Mt. Kenya kingpin endorsement from cultural elders

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged critics of his endorsement as the Mt. Kenya kingpin by community elders from the Gikuyu, Embu and Meru tribes, saying elders are the authority on cultural matters and political leaders cannot challenge their decisions. He stated that 30,000 elders from different clans attended his coronation at Kirigiti Stadium on September 21, 2026.

    21 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Opposition coalition Azimio rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance

    The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition has rebranded as the Ukombozi Alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election, with former President Uhuru Kenyatta to chair the renamed coalition. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on September 21, 2026, saying the decision was reached unanimously by parties within the coalition.

    21 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. High Court nullifies Safaricom 15% share sale to Vodacom

    A three-judge High Court bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional and null, ordering the shares returned to the State. The court found the transaction failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements, including meaningful public participation and disclosure of material information.

    16 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. High Court nullifies Safaricom 15% stake sale to Vodacom

    A three-judge bench declared the government's sale of a 15 per cent stake in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom unconstitutional and illegal, ordering the stake restored to state ownership. The court found the transaction violated constitutional and public finance provisions, lacked parliamentary approval, and involved insufficient public participation.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  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.

    15 September 2026 · 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 →

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