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Wiper

Also known as: Wiper Leader

Opposition political party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, involved in 2027 election campaigns and constitutional governance advocacy.

2026-04-242026-09-17

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses a section of Kitui leaders and clergy during a prayer session at Kefri Grounds in Kitui town on August 10, 2027.

    Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election
  3. The Standard

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa at her Kakuyuni residence in Kilifi County.

    Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base
  4. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterKaragania praised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who urged the South Sudan government to reopen its market to Kenyan tea."It was the best market for our tea, but it was closed," he said.

    Farmers blame MPs, Senators for oppressive tea levies
  5. Capital News

    He disclosed that he had held discussions with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, among others.

    Ndindi Nyoro kicks off opposition tour in Murang’a after UDA exit
  6. Capital News

    He said he had held consultations with several leaders in the emerging opposition camp before making the move, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Justice Minister Martha Karua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang

    Methu dismisses Nyoro’s outfit as ‘wheelbarrow party’ amid opposition realignment
  7. Citizen Digital

    Whether or not a single shilling has changed hands with Sifuna, the mere plausibility of Uhuru's involvement is what unsettles Kenya Kwanza, because it suggests the opposition's disparate factions, Gachagua's United Opposition, Kalonzo's Wiper-led opposition bloc, Sifuna's Linda

    ‘Sponsor!’ Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms over Ruto govt as campaigns intensify
  8. Capital News

    He named former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Cabinet minister Peter Munya and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i among leaders he had consulted.

    Ndindi Nyoro takes People’s Party to Rift Valley as he opens new front against Ruto
  9. Capital News

    The document further falsely alleges that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was the beneficiary of the alleged attempts to influence the court and names former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the individuals allegedly used to approach Mwilu.

    Koome Disowns Fake Letter Alleging Plot to Influence Supreme Court
  10. Citizen Digital

    Other politicians alike include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Jubilee Deputy leader Fred Matiang'i, PLP party leader Martha Karua, Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka, amongst other political leaders.

    MP Kaluma under scrutiny over 'deal with one-term supporters' remarks
  11. Citizen Digital

    The attack against the Linda Mwananchi brigade has also been condemned by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, alleging that President Ruto's administration is hatching a plot to compromise the 2027 General Election.

    Karua to Ruto: Resign if you cannot handle political competition

Yesterday

  1. Machakos senate race intensifies with ten challengers to Muthama

    Machakos County residents face a competitive senate race as at least ten aspirants vie to unseat incumbent Agnes Kavindu Muthama, who has held the position since March 2021 following a by-election after the death of her predecessor, Boniface Mutinda Kabaka.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 13 September

  1. Opposition accuses Deputy President Kindiki of sparking Embu unrest

    The United Opposition, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of sparking chaos at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu county through cash handouts, claiming residents rebelled after being locked out of the stadium during the distribution.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Linda Mwananchi movement holds Nairobi rally ahead of 2027

    The Linda Mwananchi Movement is holding a campaign tour in Nairobi on Sunday, beginning with a church service at All Saints Cathedral and proceeding through markets and neighborhoods before culminating in a rally at Jacaranda Grounds, where Senator Edwin Sifuna and MP Babu Owino are expected to address supporters.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Dr David Silverstein, former President Moi's physician, dies at 82

    Renowned American-born cardiologist Dr David Morton Silverstein, who served as former President Daniel arap Moi's personal physician for more than four decades, has died aged 82. Silverstein died on Sunday morning while undergoing treatment at an undisclosed hospital, according to his family.

    13 September 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 12 September

  1. Wamboka and Natembeya warn Uganda against 2027 election interference

    Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya cautioned Uganda against any attempt to have its citizens participate in Kenya's 2027 elections, with Wamboka calling on President Museveni to discourage Ugandans from being used in the poll. Wamboka linked the warning to the government's recent crackdown on Burundian nationals, alleging that some foreigners were targeted for refusing to acquire Kenyan identification documents and support President Ruto's re-election bid.

    12 September 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 10 September

  1. Sifuna, Kalonzo discuss united opposition candidate for 2027

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka held talks on forging a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, agreeing that opposition leaders must work together to mount a credible challenge to President William Ruto and restore what they described as Kenya's constitutional democracy.

    10 September 2026 · Capital News

Monday 7 September

  1. Muli questions Kalonzo's assumed opposition presidential frontrunner status

    National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli challenged the narrative that Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition's automatic choice for 2027, questioning whether other opposition figures like Gachagua, Matiang'i, Orengo, and Sifuna have agreed to step aside. The disagreement reflects an ongoing dispute between the NLP and Musyoka's camp over Azimio la Umoja leadership changes made in February.

    7 September 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 6 September

  1. Gachagua willing to run as Sifuna's deputy to defeat Ruto

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said he would run as Edwin Sifuna's running mate if the Nairobi senator has the strongest numbers to beat President Ruto in 2027, and suggested opposition leaders should prioritise electoral mathematics over personal ambitions when forming their ticket.

    6 September 2026 · Capital News

  2. Gachagua backs Sifuna for 2027 presidential race

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has backed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for 2027, saying age should not prevent young leaders from seeking the top seat and describing Sifuna as one of the serious contenders. Gachagua said he has no problem either deputising Sifuna or Sifuna deputising him, and pushed back against COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli's suggestion that the 44-year-old Sifuna is too young to run.

    6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Kalonzo warns Wiper MCAs over Machakos budget standoff

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned Wiper-affiliated MCAs of party action over their role in blocking Governor Wavinya Ndeti's budget implementation in Machakos County, alleging that President Ruto is orchestrating efforts to scuttle the Machakos Youth Service programme. The dispute escalated after Wavinya rejected the county appropriation bill citing illegalities and budget cuts, which the County Assembly Speaker rejected as inadmissible.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

  4. Joho and Wanga urge Tana River residents to back Ruto's re-election

    Leaders allied to the broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, have rallied Tana River County residents to support the ODM party and re-elect President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, saying his second term would enable 100 per cent equitable resource distribution. Joho vowed to ensure ODM secures support in the coastal region to strengthen its bargaining power in power-sharing negotiations with UDA after the election.

    6 September 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Maraga releases suppressed police reform report with 200-plus recommendations

    Retired Chief Justice David Maraga published a police reform taskforce report on social media after the government withheld it for nearly three years. The 200-plus recommendations address issues facing police officers, prison warders, and other state personnel regarding housing, pay, and training.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 27 August

  1. Kalonzo urges full Constitution implementation as Kenya marks 16 years

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to protect the 2010 Constitution and defend devolution, democratic institutions and electoral safeguards on the 16th anniversary of its promulgation. He expressed concern over delays in releasing funds to county governments, arguing that timely allocations are essential to the constitutional promise of devolution.

    27 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kalonzo warns Kenya of selective Constitution implementation

    On the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution's promulgation, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka called for unbiased implementation of the Constitution, accusing state institutions and leaders of failing to uphold constitutional principles and citing selective enforcement of Chapter Six on leadership and integrity.

    27 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Opposition to select single presidential candidate by April 2027

    Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Babu Owino denies rift with Sifuna, calls for opposition unity

    Embakasi East MP Babu Owino dismissed reports of a political fallout with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, reaffirming support for his Linda Mwananchi co-principal and urging opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. He characterized the rift reports as attempts to divide the opposition and weaken efforts to challenge President William Ruto.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 24 August

  1. Augustus Muli bets on independence to challenge Kalonzo in Ukambani

    National Liberal Party politician Augustus Kyalo Muli is positioning himself as an independent regional force, distinct from both President Ruto and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as he seeks to build a base in Ukambani ahead of 2027 by following a formula similar to that deployed by Edwin Sifuna and Ndindi Nyoro.

    24 August 2026 · Capital News

Sunday 23 August

  1. Uhuru to launch Wamalwa biography at Kitale memorial service

    Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is expected to attend the annual memorial service for former Vice-President Michael Kijana Wamalwa in Kitale, where he will launch a book on Wamalwa's life and legacy. The book, completed 23 years after Wamalwa's death in 2003, features a foreword written by Uhuru, and the event is expected to draw political leaders from across the political divide.

    23 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 22 August

  1. NLP leader Muli targets Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027

    National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has announced his bid for the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, describing it as the first step in a broader political journey. The move comes as current MP Makali Mulu pursues the Kitui governorship, and Muli has built grassroots support through community initiatives and development work in the constituency.

    22 August 2026 · Capital News

Friday 21 August

  1. Wamalwa avoids endorsing Sifuna for 2027 presidency

    At a funeral in Kakamega, Senator Boni Khalwale publicly called on DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa to declare support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions for the 2027 election, but Wamalwa declined to commit when given the opportunity to address mourners.

    21 August 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 20 August

  1. IEBC sets May 29, 2027 as official campaign start date

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date for formal presidential campaigning ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the campaign period to run until August 7, 2027. The commission has warned that campaigning outside this window—including posters, caravans, and rallies—will be unlawful, despite early political activity already underway across the country.

    20 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Opposition pushes to exclude Smartmatic from 2027 election

    Kenya's opposition is campaigning before the 2027 General Election to prevent Smartmatic technology from being used in the next election.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

  3. Ruto and opposition compete for Raila's coastal political base

    The Coastal region, long described as the political base of the late Raila Odinga, is now contested between President Ruto's government and opposition figures seeking to consolidate support in the area.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Meru tea farmers call for removal of 0.8 per cent export levy

    Tea farmers from Imenti region in Meru, alongside factory managers, have appealed to President Ruto's administration to remove a 0.8 per cent export levy implemented three months ago, which they describe as oppressive. They blame MPs for failing to protect farmers and point to over 40 taxes and levies associated with tea farming that have reduced incomes and productivity.

    19 August 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro launches opposition campaign after UDA exit

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has left President Ruto's UDA party and joined the opposition People's Party of Kenya, beginning his first political tour in his home county of Murang'a with a rally in Makuyu. Nyoro said his move followed extensive consultations with opposition leaders including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. DCP deputy dismisses Nyoro's new party as wheelbarrow

    Democratic Congress Party deputy John Methu dismissed Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro's newly formed political vehicle as a "wheelbarrow," saying it would not sway voter loyalties in Mt Kenya. Nyoro recently joined the People's Party of Kenya and has consulted with opposition figures including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Fred Matiang'i ahead of the 2027 election.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

  3. Ruto accuses Uhuru of bankrolling opposition ahead of 2027

    President William Ruto has accused former president Uhuru Kenyatta of financing the opposition, including Jubilee and Linda Mwananchi parties, as well as bloggers against the government. The accusation has become routine in Kenya Kwanza's 2027 campaign messaging.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Ndindi Nyoro tours Rift Valley to explain UDA departure

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is taking his newly adopted People's Party of Kenya to the Rift Valley to explain his fallout with President William Ruto to political leaders and voters, marking his first major campaign outside Mount Kenya after formally leaving the UDA for the opposition.

    18 August 2026 · Capital News

Monday 17 August

  1. Chief Justice Koome disowns fabricated letter circulating on social media

    The Judiciary issued a public notice dismissing a letter purportedly signed by Chief Justice Martha Koome as fabricated, warning the public against using it to advance political narratives. The fake document, bearing the Supreme Court and Chief Justice office letterhead, falsely claims to address alleged attempts to interfere with the independence of the Supreme Court and names former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.

    17 August 2026 · Capital News

  2. Homa Bay MP Kaluma faces scrutiny over one-term supporters remarks

    Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma is under scrutiny after declaring the phrase "one-term" prohibited in the county and warning of consequences for those using it. In an undated video, he also warned hotels against hosting one-term supporters and threatened to deploy youth groups to inspect establishments, saying he has funded fuel for their transport.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

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