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Komboa Kenya to Begin Talks With Gachagua, Sifuna Camps On Joint 2027 Ticket

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 34 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Komboa Kenya alliance will begin talks next week with key opposition figures on a unified presidential ticket to challenge President William Ruto in 2027.

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President Ruto's hustler promise faces test of livelihoods

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 36 views

William RutoUDA

As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

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Waiguru: Ruto has higher rating in Mt Kenya than Sifuna

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 33 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said President William Ruto enjoys a higher political rating than Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the Mount Kenya region, challenging assumptions that the senatorโ€™s growing popularity among young people could translate into a nationwide electoral advantage. Speaking in an interview with a local TV station on Sunday, October 19, 2026, […]

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said President William Ruto enjoys a higher political rating than Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the Mount Kenya region, challenging assumptions that the senatorโ€™s growing popularity among young people could translate into a nationwide electoral advantage. Speaking in an interview with a local TV station on Sunday, October 19, 2026, […]

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Raila Junior: Nitakufa na Ruto 2027

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Taifa LeoBy Fatuma Bariki👁 28 views

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ODINGA Junior ameapa kubaki katika chama cha ODM na kumuunga mkono Rais William Ruto katika azma yake ya kuchaguliwa tena mwaka ujao, licha ya tofauti za kisiasa zinazozidi kujitokeza katika familia ya Odinga. Jana, Raila Odinga Junior aliungana na viongozi wakuu wa ODM na Waziri wa Madini Hassan Joho katika mkutano wa kumbukumbu ya Raila Odinga uliofanyika Garissa.

ODINGA Junior ameapa kubaki katika chama cha ODM na kumuunga mkono Rais William Ruto katika azma yake ya kuchaguliwa tena mwaka ujao, licha ya tofauti za kisiasa zinazozidi kujitokeza katika familia ya Odinga.

Jana, Raila Odinga Junior aliungana na viongozi wakuu wa ODM na Waziri wa Madini Hassan Joho katika mkutano wa kumbukumbu ya Raila Odinga uliofanyika Garissa.

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President's hustler promise faces the test of livelihoods

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

As Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, questions remain over whether President William Rutos youth-focused programmes are delivering sustainable jobs.

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Sifuna, Kalonzo and Matiangโ€™i will not unite in 2027 โ€“ Waiguru

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 30 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has dismissed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s chances of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that social media popularity and large rally crowds may not translate into votes. Waiguru said Sifuna, who has expressed determination to contest the presidency, would struggle to overcome Rutoโ€™s political experience and mobilisation […]

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has dismissed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifunaโ€™s chances of defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, arguing that social media popularity and large rally crowds may not translate into votes. Waiguru said Sifuna, who has expressed determination to contest the presidency, would struggle to overcome Rutoโ€™s political experience and mobilisation […]

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Waiguru declares interest in deputising Ruto in 2027

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared interest in becoming President William Rutoโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential contest for the deputy presidentโ€™s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki. Waiguru defended Rutoโ€™s record in office, calling him the hardest-working president she has served under, while dismissing suggestions that her bid […]

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has declared interest in becoming President William Rutoโ€™s running mate in the 2027 General Election, setting up a potential contest for the deputy presidentโ€™s position currently held by Kithure Kindiki. Waiguru defended Rutoโ€™s record in office, calling him the hardest-working president she has served under, while dismissing suggestions that her bid […]

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Sifuna: I will be the first one-term Senator to become president

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 22 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna says he will be on the ballot in 2027 to challenge President William Ruto. Addressing congregants at at church service in Donholm, Niarobi, Sifuna dismissed questions about his experience and financial muscle, expressing confidence that the new political outfit will gain nationwide support as he calls for opposition unity. โ€œFor now, Iโ€ฆ

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna says he will be on the ballot in 2027 to challenge President William Ruto.

Addressing congregants at at church service in Donholm, Niarobi, Sifuna dismissed questions about his experience and financial muscle, expressing confidence that the new political outfit will gain nationwide support as he calls for opposition unity.

โ€œFor now, I am receiving a lot of pressure from Kenyans to vie for the presidency. People are asking, โ€˜huyu Sifuna mnaita rais, how will it happen?โ€™ they say I am young and have no money. But I know godโ€™s guidance will lead me. I will be the first one-term senator to become president,โ€ he said.

The declaration comes as the egistrar of Political Parties processes a proposed name change of the equitable party to Linda Mwananchi movement.

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Wanga vows ODM will reclaim all former seats, back Ruto for president

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 23 views

William RutoUDAODM

Homa Bay Governor and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) national chairperson Gladys Wanga has vowed that the party will reclaim all its former elective seats ahead of the 2027 General Election, while supporting President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid. Wanga said ODM would work to regain every seat it previously held, adding that the presidency would go […]

Homa Bay Governor and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) national chairperson Gladys Wanga has vowed that the party will reclaim all its former elective seats ahead of the 2027 General Election, while supporting President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid. Wanga said ODM would work to regain every seat it previously held, adding that the presidency would go […]

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