Also known as: Wiper Leader
Wiper — opposition party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, positioned as potential alliance partner ahead of 2027 presidential election.
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7 — Anzauni Clan Patron and National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has challenged the growing assumption that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is the opposition’s automatic choice to lead its presidential ticket in the 2027 election. …
Muli challenges ‘Kalonzo Tosha’ narrative, questions opposition consensusCapital News
… There is nothing wrong with that.” The former deputy president also suggested that the same arrangement could apply to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, saying the eventual ticket could be built around whichever opposition politician demonstrates the greatest capacity to defeat Ruto. …
Gachagua: I can be Sifuna’s running mate if he has numbers to beat RutoCitizen Digital
… The former Deputy President said the same courtesy should extend to other political figures eyeing the presidency, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, if they can persuade the electorate they have what it takes to lead. …
No problem deputising Sifuna, or him deputising me, Gachagua says as he floats 2027 ticket formulaThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeWiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti in Kithimani, Machakos County, on September 5, 2026. …
Kalonzo warns Wiper MCAs of political consequences over Machakos budget rowThe Standard
… ate Speaker Amason Kingi pitched tent in the Coast region to rally support for Ruto despite the increased number of leaders from the region who have defected from the broad-based government, including former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa, who has aligned herself with Wiper …
Joho, Wanga rally support for Ruto to ensure equitable resource distributionCitizen Digital
… Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka has separately called for an overhaul of the police training curriculum, particularly on handling public demonstrations. …
Maraga report: What ails police service and Ksh.106 billion reform blueprintCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Augg 27 – Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Kenyans to protect the 2010 Constitution, warning against attempts to weaken devolution, democratic institutions and electoral safeguards. …
Kalonzo Demands Full Implementation of Constitution as Kenya Marks 16 YearsThe Standard
… On the forthcoming general elections, the Wiper leader raised concerns over the preparedness and independence of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).He said questions surrounding the voters' register, procurement of election technology and the constitutiona …
Kalonzo calls for unbiased implementation of Constitution 16 years after promulgationCitizen Digital
… Several leaders within the opposition have either declared or expressed interest in the presidency, including Gachagua, Jubilee deputy party leader Fred Matiang'i, Wiper boss Kalonzo Musyoka, People's Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua and former Chief Justice David Marag …
Gachagua: Opposition to pick single presidential candidate by April 2027Citizen Digital
… He said Sifuna should be supported as he seeks to align himself with other opposition figures, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Siaya Governor James Orengo, former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matian …
Babu Owino rubbishes reports of fallout with Sifuna, urges opposition unity to defeat RutoInterior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticised supporters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the movement's headquarters, calling the incident evidence of growing political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen also invited Kalonzo to join the broad-based government.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen criticised supporters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement for heckling Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during the launch of the movement's headquarters, calling the incident evidence of growing political intolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Murkomen also invited Kalonzo to join the broad-based government.
19 hours ago · Capital News →
Senator Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi movement toured Kwale County, with Sifuna calling on opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate to face President William Ruto in 2027, saying Kenyans were yearning for strong, unified opposition leadership.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told ODM supporters in Kakamega County that the party was better off in government than in opposition, citing ODM's difficult years out of power and urging residents to remain supportive of its participation in the broad-based government. Wandayi's remarks came amid growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition leaders holding talks on possible alliances to challenge President William Ruto.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka cautioned Senator Edwin Sifuna against declaring himself the Opposition's presidential candidate before proper consultations and formal ratification of party leadership structures. Kalonzo stressed that the process must follow proper procedures, with the party's National Delegates Convention scheduled for November 13.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to demonstrate political influence in Western Kenya by confronting critics, including President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet and COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, who have attacked his leadership as he positions for a 2027 presidential bid.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
East Africa Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga is expected to attend the unveiling of the presidential campaign secretariat by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi Movement on Friday. Winnie has declared her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat currently held by Sifuna.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
Rigathi Gachagua said he hopes to be named the opposition's presidential candidate for 2027, but would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka or Linda Mwananchi Movement leader Edwin Sifuna if either is selected as the coalition's flag bearer instead.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Opposition politician Edwin Sifuna has criticized President William Ruto for announcing a friendly football match between Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam, saying Kenyans expected him to announce a plan to repatriate over 1,000 citizens reportedly stranded in Russia. Sifuna, speaking at a political event, vowed that if elected President in 2027, his government would bring home all Kenyans stranded abroad.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has undertaken a four-day development tour of Ukambani to court Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as he seeks to consolidate support for the 2027 General Election.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied that the Democracy for the Citizens Party has endorsed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the united opposition's presidential candidate, saying remarks by his deputy Cleophas Malala expressing support for Sifuna were personal views, not official party positions.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto has broken ground for a new Devki clinker and cement plant in Ngaaie, Mwingi North, Kitui County, costing Ksh70 billion. Ruto said local clinker production will reduce imports, create jobs, and strengthen Kenya's industrial capacity.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has renewed efforts to win over Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka ahead of the 2027 elections, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for him in 1992 and urging him to reciprocate by supporting his re-election bid.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto has challenged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to shelve his presidential ambitions and support his re-election bid in 2027, recalling that he campaigned for Kalonzo in the 1992 Mwingi North parliamentary election and urging him to reciprocate the political favour.
26 October 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto's tour of Ukambani and public praise of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has sparked speculation about whether he is seeking him as an ally or attempting to weaken opposition support in the region ahead of the 2027 election. Ruto portrayed Kalonzo as an opposition leader who recognizes his administration's development record, unlike others he accused of refusing to acknowledge government achievements.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto's constitutional affairs adviser Makau Mutua has attacked Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence, accusing Sifuna of abandoning previously stated principles and of lacking moral consistency in his dealings with Gachagua. The meeting on October 20 involved Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi leaders, and is viewed as part of broader opposition consultations ahead of the 2027 General Election.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
A September 2026 opinion poll by Research 8020 Limited found President William Ruto leads hypothetical 2027 presidential preferences with 26 per cent support, one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at 25 per cent, with other candidates trailing. The survey of 3,760 Kenyans across all 47 counties found 57 per cent believe Kenya is heading in the wrong direction, with cost of living (65 per cent), unemployment (58 per cent), and corruption (43 per cent) cited as leading concerns.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying the opposition will present a united front to challenge President William Ruto. Orengo warned that any attempt by the national government to scrap mandatory live streaming of election results would be challenged in court.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
During a four-day tour of Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties launching development projects, President Ruto urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon the opposition and work with his administration, saying Kalonzo risks being abandoned by his political allies.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto began a four-day tour of Ukambani, promising development projects and saying his administration would serve residents regardless of political allegiance. He pledged to launch the tarmacking of a road to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's rural home in Tseikuru on Monday.
24 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli has dismissed Senator Edwin Sifuna's presidential ambitions, arguing that young politicians should build political networks before pursuing national campaigns and cautioning against alliances driven by personal business interests.
22 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to support President William Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects in the area. During a development tour in Tharaka Nithi, Kindiki criticised Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's government record, while pro-government leaders rallied support for Ruto in other regions.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A year after Raila Odinga's death, multiple politicians—including President Ruto, former President Kenyatta, Wiper's Kalonzo, and ODM figures—are invoking different aspects of his legacy as they position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The contest exposes divisions over whether Raila represented a movement capable of cooperating with those in power or an opposition tradition focused on challenging government and demanding accountability.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
One year after Raila Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement faces internal disagreements over its leadership, its relationship with President William Ruto, and whether it should field its own 2027 presidential candidate or support Ruto's re-election. In July 2026, party leader Oburu Oginga announced ODM would not field a presidential candidate and would support Ruto instead, a decision that has exposed tensions within the party.
15 October 2026 · Capital News →
People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Democracy for Citizens Party Secretary General John Methu have engaged in a public spat, with Nyoro dismissing Methu's claims that he is a mole within the opposition and instead accusing Methu of having close links with President William Ruto. Nyoro also denied allegations that he had been recruited with a Ksh.30 million payment to acquire a political vehicle aimed at splitting the Mt. Kenya vote ahead of the 2027 election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna held a meeting with Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senator Kamau Murango to discuss national unity and consolidating the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto has accused his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta of reneging on a political agreement and abandoning him during the 2022 presidential election, warning opposition leaders against trusting Kenyatta ahead of the 2027 General Election. Ruto claimed he supported Kenyatta's presidential ambitions in 2013 and 2017 but was turned against when it became his turn to seek the presidency.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto accused retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of breaking a political agreement to support his presidential ambitions, claiming Uhuru instead urged Kenyans not to vote for him in 2022. Speaking in Uasin Gishu County, Ruto said Uhuru had promised "10 years of Uhuru, 10 years of Ruto" and called on him to retire and stop political involvement.
12 October 2026 · Capital News →
President Ruto told a rally in Tinderet, Nandi County that his administration has delivered on its 2022 election manifesto commitments on infrastructure, universal health coverage, and education, and expressed confidence ahead of the 2027 General Election.
12 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
John Methu alleges that Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro is fragmenting the opposition ahead of 2027 and working in the interests of President William Ruto. Methu said Nyoro had advised him against forming a separate party to avoid dividing Mount Kenya votes, but later formed his own political party despite this counsel.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
A dispute between Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and a group that reserved the Ukombozi Alliance name last year has been brought before the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.
11 October 2026 · The Standard →