Also known as: WPF
Opposition political party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, campaigning for the 2027 General Election through the Ukombozi Alliance coalition.
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The Standard
As the country gears towards next year’s general elections, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the likely Opposition figures who will produce either a Presidential flagbearer or t …
Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka: The faces to watchCitizen Digital
… The incident came as the Wiper Patriotic Front team pitched camp in Taita Taveta for a charm offensive campaign, where they rallied Kenyans to vote out President William Ruto in the 2027 polls. …
Goons torch vehicle in Linda Mwananchi convoy in MigoriCitizen Digital
Kalonzo gives TSC, NPS, KDF 7 days to address bribery claims during recruitment or else… By Brian Kimani August 28, 2026 05:40 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter A past photo of Wiper Patriotic Front Party Lea …
Kalonzo gives TSC, NPS, KDF 7 days to address bribery claims during recruitment or else…Citizen Digital
Kalonzo warns against Treasury plan to place county funds under single account By Citizen Reporter August 27, 2026 07:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka sp …
Kalonzo warns against Treasury plan to place county funds under single accountThe Standard
… Recently, Mule launched a ten-year educational strategic plan for the constituency at Sengani Girls Senior School, where he announced he will defend his seat on a Wiper Patriotic Front ticket. …
Battle for Matungulu: Mule's Four-term bid under threat as five aspirants declare interestCitizen Digital
… Several leaders, including Wiper Patriotic Front leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, sent condolence messages. …
Former High Court Judge Joseph Mbalu Mutava diesThe Standard
… Losing a loved one and a spouse is a painful ordeal,” said Gachagua.Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka while mourning Mutava said that he was a distinguished public servant who served Kenya with honour and integrity. …
Ruto, Kindiki lead nation to mourn former Judge MutavaThe Standard
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday unveiled high-level negotiations to advance a partnership between his DCP and Wiper Patriotic Front to boost the mountain region’s voice within the United Opposition ranks. …
Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliationCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 20 – Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports suggesting that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has struck a political deal with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua. …
Wiper denies Kalonzo-Gachagua political dealCitizen Digital
… Gachagua made the remarks during a series of meet-the-people tours in Nyeri County, where he led a delegation from the Wiper Patriotic Front in rallying support for DCP ahead of next year's General Election. …
DCP leaders claim Ruto is using Ndindi Nyoro's party to divide Mt. KenyaWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka rallied the Nyanza region to support his presidential ambition, reminding voters of his political loyalty to the late Raila Odinga, including twice serving as his running mate. He said he was best placed to carry forward Raila's vision and condemned a Thursday attack on his convoy in Migori.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka rallied the Nyanza region to support his presidential ambition, reminding voters of his political loyalty to the late Raila Odinga, including twice serving as his running mate. He said he was best placed to carry forward Raila's vision and condemned a Thursday attack on his convoy in Migori.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has condemned an attack on Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka's convoy during a political tour in Migori County on Thursday, calling for political tolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election and accusing President William Ruto's administration of fueling political intolerance.
6 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned an attack on Kalonzo Musyoka's campaign caravan in Migori County and alleged that the Ruto administration is fuelling political violence and intolerance to intimidate opposition leaders and establish political dominance in Nyanza ahead of 2027. The movement accused the government of using violence to silence alternative political voices and demanded those responsible be brought to justice.
6 November 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is campaigning in South Nyanza for the Ukombozi Alliance, touring Migori and Homa Bay counties to build support in the region traditionally dominated by the ODM. His Migori visit was disrupted by stone-throwing at his convoy, but he vowed to continue his political outreach.
6 November 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Siaya Governor James Orengo and Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council, signalling renewed efforts to consolidate opposition forces ahead of the 2027 General Election.
6 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kalonzo Musyoka and other opposition leaders faced attacks during political engagements in Migori County on Thursday when running battles broke out between suspected goons and police officers. Kalonzo condemned the violence as political intolerance and an infringement of constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed Siaya Governor James Orengo and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang'i as co-chairs of the Ukombozi Alliance Council (formerly the Azimio la Umoja coalition), describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen the opposition coalition.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua are set to meet at Wamunyoro to focus on uniting the opposition, a week after Gachagua hosted Kalonzo and his allies following Gachagua's return from a nearly two-month visit to the United States.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua are set to meet again at Wamunyoro, focused on uniting the opposition, barely a week after their previous meeting.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka faces erosion of political support in his traditional Ukambani stronghold as President Ruto makes inroads, with Kalonzo appearing to acknowledge that regional politicians are abandoning him for national power.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected calls from Kenya Kwanza-allied leaders to join forces with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the administration has caused too much injustice to Kenyans.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other leaders have mourned the death of journalist Kitavi Mutua, who died at Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital on Friday after receiving treatment for snake venom following a snake bite a week earlier. Kalonzo described Mutua as a friend and seasoned journalist who covered social justice issues and was working on his second autobiography.
1 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed reports of efforts by government officials to bring him into President William Ruto's administration, saying he remains focused on his presidential ambitions and will not join what he calls a government of "predators" presiding over economic hardship, corruption and insecurity.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, have urged Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government side, saying his hostile reception during the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement showed he was no longer welcome in opposition ranks.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka says he remains focused on becoming president, challenging allied leaders to rally behind him ahead of next year's General Election despite being heckled at a recent event.
31 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Orange Democratic Movement leaders at a Maralal event criticised the newly launched Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka during his speech, and urged him to leave the opposition and join ODM.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino was given a late speaking slot at the launch of the Linda Mwananchi Movement (a rebranding of The Equitable Party) in Nairobi on Friday, after crowd intervention, despite being seated prominently. Owino, who leads The Mwananchi Party, appeared to receive little recognition during key moments of the programme.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has proposed a new national leadership structure headed by party leader Godfrey Osotsi and four deputies, consolidating its political operations ahead of the 2027 General Election. The structure includes Caroli Omondi as Secretary General, Richard Onyonka as treasurer, and Faith Odhiambo and Patrick Makau among the deputy party leaders.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will unveil the Linda Mwananchi Movement's national headquarters and secretariat in Nairobi, along with the presidential campaign command centre, as the political outfit builds structures ahead of the 2027 General Election. The event will include leaders from Wiper, DCP, and DAP-K, and the movement has scheduled a rally in Kwale County for the following day.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has discharged suspension orders and cleared the way for registration of The Ukombozi Alliance, led by Kalonzo Musyoka. The alliance emerged from the rebranding of the Azimio la Umoja–One Kenya Coalition in September 2026.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Opposition unity discussions are intensifying following talks between Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, followed by separate discussions with Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Luhya council of elders on timing the Opposition's Presidential flagbearer announcement and electoral process timelines.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua hosted separate talks with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa at Wamunyoro, discussing Opposition unity, the timing of announcing a presidential flagbearer, and internal Opposition affairs.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Democracy for the Citizens Party and Wiper Patriotic Front have dismissed claims that a Monday meeting between their leaders Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka centred on a power-sharing deal ahead of the 2027 General Election, describing it instead as a routine visit to strengthen cooperation between the parties.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka met former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in Nyeri as opposition leaders navigate competing interests over who should challenge President Ruto in 2027, with tensions around Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's potential candidacy complicating efforts to forge a common front.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto spent Sunday touring Ukambani, promoting development projects and pledging tax relief for lower earners as part of efforts to weaken opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka's support in the three counties ahead of next year's election.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah says he will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to persuade him to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential bid ahead of the 2027 General Election, as opposition leaders intensify efforts to build a broader alliance around a common candidate.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's remarks about working to outshine him by declaring himself the President's principal political competitor, saying Ruto's acknowledgment confirmed growing opposition influence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
The 2027 General Election represents a defining moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka as President Ruto courts voters in the Ukambani region, putting pressure on Kalonzo's political position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
The 2027 General Election represents a critical moment for Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka to decide whether to contest for the State House or accept a lesser position.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka responded to President Ruto's criticism of his development record by defending his four decades in politics, drawing a biblical parallel to the Israelites' 40 years in the wilderness and framing it as a transition to a new chapter of meaningful change for Kenya.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →