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Is Gathoni Wamuchomba reuniting with Gachagua after ditching Rutoโ€™s UDA?

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has made a fresh appeal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, offering to apologise and requesting a face-to-face meeting months after their political relationship fell apart. The legislator, who recently announced her departure from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), wants the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to […]

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has made a fresh appeal to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, offering to apologise and requesting a face-to-face meeting months after their political relationship fell apart. The legislator, who recently announced her departure from President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), wants the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader to […]

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Mudavadi rallies Western Kenya behind Ruto as 2027 election race takes shape

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital

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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rallied Western Kenya behind President William Ruto's re-election bid as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has rallied Western Kenya behind President William Ruto's re-election bid as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election.

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Nyoro warns Kenyans against removing Ruto without examining his successor

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Wanjira Wachira

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Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged Kenyans calling for President William Ruto’s removal to look beyond the desire for a change of government and critically examine the credentials of those seeking to succeed him in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro said the country risked making another costly leadership mistake if voters focused entirely on removing […]

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged Kenyans calling for President William Ruto’s removal to look beyond the desire for a change of government and critically examine the credentials of those seeking to succeed him in the 2027 General Election. Nyoro said the country risked making another costly leadership mistake if voters focused entirely on removing […]

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Ruto makes fresh promise on govt positions as UDA-ODM power-sharing talks intensify

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael

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President William Ruto has promised equitable distribution of government positions among Kenya’s communities as his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party negotiates a possible coalition agreement with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a rally in Nyamira County on Sunday, November 8, 2026, where he presided over the launch […]

President William Ruto has promised equitable distribution of government positions among Kenya’s communities as his United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party negotiates a possible coalition agreement with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a rally in Nyamira County on Sunday, November 8, 2026, where he presided over the launch […]

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Ruto woos Nyamira voters with Ksh11.5B govt goodies

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua

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President William Ruto has put Ksh11.5 billion in planned road and electricity projects before Nyamira residents, with the government targeting 180 kilometres of roads and 6,840 households for new power connections. Ruto announced the investments on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during his tour of Nyamira County, where he launched construction of the Bondeni-Magombo Road and […]

President William Ruto has put Ksh11.5 billion in planned road and electricity projects before Nyamira residents, with the government targeting 180 kilometres of roads and 6,840 households for new power connections. Ruto announced the investments on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during his tour of Nyamira County, where he launched construction of the Bondeni-Magombo Road and […]

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Ruto announces Ksh1B Nyamira International Stadium, sets completion target

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael

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President William Ruto has announced a Ksh1 billion allocation for the construction of a new international-standard stadium in Nyamira County, promising residents a modern sporting facility by May 2027. Ruto said the project was part of his administration’s commitment to equitable development, insisting that Nyamira should benefit from the same sports infrastructure investments being undertaken […]

President William Ruto has announced a Ksh1 billion allocation for the construction of a new international-standard stadium in Nyamira County, promising residents a modern sporting facility by May 2027. Ruto said the project was part of his administration’s commitment to equitable development, insisting that Nyamira should benefit from the same sports infrastructure investments being undertaken […]

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Gachagua says UKโ€™s King Charles III was involved in solving Magadi land dispute

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda

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Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that King Charles III intervened in the dispute over Tata Chemicals Magadi after hearing his protests against an alleged plan by President William Ruto to take over the company’s land. Gachagua said he had raised concerns about the planned takeover while in the United States, attracting the attention […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that King Charles III intervened in the dispute over Tata Chemicals Magadi after hearing his protests against an alleged plan by President William Ruto to take over the company’s land. Gachagua said he had raised concerns about the planned takeover while in the United States, attracting the attention […]

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Ruto urges Kenyans to elect leaders with clear development agendas

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS

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President William Ruto began a four-day tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties on Sunday, and called on Kenyans not to gamble with their votes with leaders who have no track record, a vision and an agenda for the country.ย  The President took issue with his competitors, saying they lack concrete plans to address the challenges facing the country. He pointedโ€ฆ

President William Ruto began a four-day tour of Nyamira and Kisii counties on Sunday, and called on Kenyans not to gamble with their votes with leaders who have no track record, a vision and an agenda for the country.ย 

The President took issue with his competitors, saying they lack concrete plans to address the challenges facing the country.

He pointed out that his critics were more interested in making political noise than offering solutions to the problems facing citizens.

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'We will deliver victory with military precision' – Matiang'i says opposition still united

Published on November 8, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk

William RutoFred Matiang'iJubilee

Speaking during a church service in Naromoru, Matiang'i said despite recent verbal exchanges amongst opposition leaders, they are still united and are on a mission to unseat President William Ruto. Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has dismissed speculation of a fallout within the United opposition, saying they cannot afford to do that as Kenyans expect them to deliver victory inโ€ฆ

Speaking during a church service in Naromoru, Matiang'i said despite recent verbal exchanges amongst opposition leaders, they are still united and are on a mission to unseat President William Ruto.

Jubilee Party Leader Fred Matiang'i has dismissed speculation of a fallout within the United opposition, saying they cannot afford to do that as Kenyans expect them to deliver victory in the 2027 election.

Speaking during a church service in Naromoru, Matiang'i said despite recent verbal exchanges amongst opposition leaders, they are still united and are on a mission to unseat President William Ruto.

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