Also known as: Wiper Leader
Opposition political party led by Kalonzo Musyoka, involved in 2027 election campaigns and constitutional governance advocacy.
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Capital News
… The Cabinet Secretary rejected claims by opposition leaders led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka that the government rushed the sale or failed to involve the public, insisting the proposal underwent extensive public participation before receiving parliamentary approval. …
Mbadi defends Safaricom stake sale, says proceeds will fund infrastructure, not budgetCitizen Digital
… "Even though he does not have visible injuries and doctors have examined him, the greatest pain he appears to be suffering from is the trauma of torture because he is still not fully conscious," stated Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka. …
Medical tests reveal no physical injuries on activist Davis LichumaCitizen Digital
… In submissions filed before the Constitutional and Human Rights Division of the High Court, the petitioners led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Lempaa Suyiaka told the court that the National Treasury has no constitutional authority to raise revenue through the sale of …
Safaricom shares sale: Petitioners urge court to declare gov't transaction unconstitutionalCapital News
… The arrangement drew criticism from opposition figures, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who accused Ruto of using political deals to strengthen his influence ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
‘Do your worst!’: Ruto blasts Moi-owned Standard amid fallout with GideonCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto on Friday launched a fresh attack on opposition leaders, taking aim at his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and ex-Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i during a development tour of Nandi Co …
'One-term MP anatuambia one term, you don’t know who you're dealing with!’ Ruto slams GachaguaCitizen Digital
… We have people from Wiper, Jubilee and different political parties. It is more of a pressure group. …
Why I joined Linda Mwananchi: Governor Irungu Kang'ata speaksCitizen Digital
… The United Opposition has been put to question over who will face President William Ruto in the 2027 polls as Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Jubilee's Fred Matiang'i, DCP's Rigathi Gachagua and Karua have expressed interest in the nation's top seat. …
Karua: I'll not be a running mate, will do my best to be opposition's candidateCapital News
… The former DP spoke on Sunday during a church service in Kanduyi, Bungoma County, where he was joined by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and other opposition leaders. …
Gachagua demands media access to Laikipia Air Base over disputed Ebola facility constructionCitizen Digital
… Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka echoed the sentiments, saying the United Opposition had proposed a more significant cut that would have brought relief to Kenyans struggling under the weight of high commodity prices. …
Kalonzo, Wamalwa dismiss fuel price cut as cruel joke on suffering KenyansCapital News
… In recent months, Augustus Muli has reached out to Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka who is the presumed opposition presidential candidate in pursuit of broader opposition unity within Ukambani and beyond. …
NLP, PLP launch joint citizen engagement drive in opposition unity pushMachakos 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →