… Speaking during a fundraiser at Nyakongo SDA Church and while delivering a keynote speech at Asumbi Girls High School in Rangwe Constituency, the Wiper leader revealed that a serious conversation was going on between the two political formations.Kalonzo said the conversation is a …
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the Press in Nairobi over the recent attacks at Kwa Kamari trading centre in Tseikuru village, on April 30, 2026.[Collins Oduor, Standard] Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has linked the communal conflict between Akamba farmers and Somali h …
Kalonzo seeks conservatory orders to block Safaricom stake sale, cites public interest By Dzuya Walter April 27, 2026 04:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has …
… He was accompanied by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who alleged that the impeachment process was marred by widespread corruption and political manipulation. …
… The leaders have thrown their weight behind Nyali Member of Parliament Mohamed Ali for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat on a Wiper ticket, in what appears to be a strategy to consolidate opposition support across regions. …
… Sasa muamke muweke mgomo museme mtolewe kwa SHA mrudushwe kwa MINET.” Critiquing the government’s compensation framework targeting protest victims, Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka faulted the framework as replete with inadequacies which make it difficult to match lives lost at the hands …
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 development framework as a political deception meant to divert attention from pressing economic challenges. He argued the government should first uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law, and that immediate interventions on cost of living, unemployment and inflation are needed rather than long-term promises.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed President William Ruto's proposed Vision 2060 development framework as a political deception meant to divert attention from pressing economic challenges. He argued the government should first uphold constitutionalism and the rule of law, and that immediate interventions on cost of living, unemployment and inflation are needed rather than long-term promises.
Wiper deputy minority leader Enock Wambua has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met President William Ruto to team up for the 2027 General Election, terming the claims a "deep fake" and asserting Kalonzo remains committed to the United Alternative cause.
Sources told The Standard that Kenya Kwanza's parliamentary leadership have met overseas and tasked one member with bringing Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka into the broad-based coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mike Sonko's National Economic Development Party welcomed defectors from UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Jubilee in Changamwe Constituency, Mombasa County, including parliamentary aspirant Abdi Dahib and several MCA aspirants, as the party expands ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita is stepping down as Managing Director for Africa Advisory at the Tony Blair Institute at the end of September to pursue the Machakos governorship in the 2027 General Election. This is his second attempt at the seat, having lost the 2022 race.
Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has publicly criticized Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale over remarks he allegedly made about the Kikuyu community, calling on him to withdraw the statements and issue an unequivocal apology. Wahome rejected Duale's justification that others had made worse mistakes, becoming the first serving Cabinet Secretary to publicly rebuke him over the allegations.
As the 2027 political season gains momentum, questions mount over when Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka last personally hosted a major political rally, with younger opposition politicians increasingly dominating the public stage.
A TIFA opinion poll conducted from June 13–22, 2026, shows the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM, led by Edwin Sifuna, James Orengo, and Babu Owino, enjoys 74% backing among ODM supporters, compared to 20% for the Dr. Oburu Oginga-led Linda Ground faction. Linda Mwananchi posts strong regional backing in Nairobi (79%), Mt. Kenya (89%), Western (89%), and the Central Rift (87%), while Linda Ground's strongest showing is in Nyanza at 40%.
Kenya's opposition is shifting political focus to Western Kenya following months of attention on Mt Kenya, with Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang'i and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna coordinating strategy ahead of Sifuna's expected presidential declaration at a Bungoma rally.
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a Jubilee Party presidential hopeful, hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other opposition leaders at his Karen office to discuss strengthening coordination within the United Alternative Government and aligning opposition strategy ahead of the 2027 General Election.
UDA leaders from Kitui County, including Kitui South MP Rachael Kaki, have urged Ukambani residents to support leaders based on track record rather than party affiliation ahead of 2027, citing Kenya Kwanza administration's development projects in the region including road tarmacking and an Enziu Bridge project.
President Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on development projects including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
President William Ruto hosted grassroots leaders from Makueni County at State House and updated them on government investments in the county, including KSh15 billion for affordable housing, KSh2.7 billion for roads, and KSh10.6 billion for the Thwake Dam. The delegation, led by Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse, subsequently joined the United Democratic Alliance.
President Ruto met with grassroots leaders from Makueni County and announced Ksh.30 billion in development projects, including Ksh.15 billion for affordable housing, markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion for roads this financial year.
President Ruto told a Makueni County delegation at State House that the Government is investing Ksh.15 billion in affordable housing, modern markets, and student hostels, plus Ksh.2.7 billion in roads this financial year, while pledging no region will be left behind in the country's transformation.
Under the WANTAM Advisory Committee, a lobby group has unveiled an online voting platform allowing Kenyans to select their preferred opposition candidate for the 2027 General Election. The two-day voting process will occur July 25–26, with candidates including Edwin Sifuna, Rigathi Gachagua, Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, David Maraga, Okiya Omtatah, and Fred Matiang'i; the top five will advance to a public debate.
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition has declared Thursday's Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election a litmus test for Kenya's electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning that the conduct of the IEBC and security agencies will determine public confidence in next year's polls.
Opposition leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of presiding over an escalating wave of political violence, warning that the country risks sliding into political intolerance unless state institutions act impartially. The opposition cited violent incidents over the weekend in Kisumu and Nyahururu, as well as previous confrontations involving opposition figures, and called for prompt, independent and transparent investigations.
Opposition leaders including Martha Karua and JB Muturi have condemned violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, warning that political intolerance and use of goons against opposition ranks threaten national unity and rule of law. Muturi accused the police of failing to address a recurring pattern of attacks and blamed President Ruto's administration for partisan politics.
An Infotrak survey found that 23 per cent of respondents prefer a Kalonzo Musyoka-Edwin Sifuna presidential ticket as the opposition's choice for the next General Election, ahead of other combinations tested, though 21 per cent remained undecided.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition is determined to give the country a suitable presidential candidate who will defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, while asserting he is best placed to do so but will support any opposition candidate.
United Alternative Government Co-Convenor Martha Karua said the coalition has not made decisions on the process, criteria, or timeline for selecting its presidential flag bearer for the 2027 General Election, adding that it is still finalising governance structures.
The United Alternative Government (UAG) coalition plans to convene a retreat to deliberate on its leadership structure and select its presidential flag bearer for the 2027 General Election. Co-Convenor Martha Karua said no decision has yet been made on the criteria, process, or timeline for choosing its candidate.
Opposition leaders warned on Sunday that Kenya is sliding into anarchy, citing rising political violence, abductions, and the use of armed gangs to attack government critics and terrorise Kenyans.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government's partial sale of its Safaricom stake, saying it was lawful and transparent and intended to finance infrastructure rather than budget deficits. Mbadi rejected opposition criticism, stating the divestiture followed extensive public participation and parliamentary approval.