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Gachagua reveals earlier plan to have John Methu resign for Ruto showdown

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 25 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he had planned to persuade Nyandarua Senator John Methu to resign from Parliament to trigger a by-election that he would use to directly test his political strength against President William Ruto. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has revealed that he had planned to persuade Nyandarua Senator John Methu to resign from Parliament to trigger a by-election that he would use to directly test his political strength against President William Ruto. Speaking during an engagement with Clergy in Boston, USA, on Sunday, October 4, 2026, Gachagua said […]

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Gachagua speaks on Chivayoโ€™s death, money deals with Ruto and vote-rigging scheme

Published on October 4, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 33 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto had business dealings with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the businessman was used to hold money on the president’s behalf. Chivayo and his wife died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, an incident that has sparked public debate and speculation over the circumstances surrounding […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that President William Ruto had business dealings with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the businessman was used to hold money on the president’s behalf. Chivayo and his wife died in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe, an incident that has sparked public debate and speculation over the circumstances surrounding […]

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'Don't repeat the same mistake', Uhuru tells Kenyans over Ruto reelection

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 35 views

William RutoUDA

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is back on the political stage, revisiting his message to his political bastion in a cheeky but unmistakable manner. The message, do not make the same mistake you did in 2022 by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027. It is political dรฉjร  vu, a striking return to a familiar script, one that played out in theโ€ฆ

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is back on the political stage, revisiting his message to his political bastion in a cheeky but unmistakable manner.

The message, do not make the same mistake you did in 2022 by re-electing President William Ruto in 2027.

It is political dรฉjร  vu, a striking return to a familiar script, one that played out in the bruising 2022 election, when Uhuru and Ruto, once political allies, found themselves on opposite sides of Kenyaโ€™s fiercest political divide.

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Take Rutoโ€™s goodies but vote for Sifuna, Osotsi tells voters

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Enock Amukhale👁 32 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged voters to accept food, money and other handouts from President William Rutoโ€™s administration but vote for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election. Osotsi, a principal of the Linda Mwananchi movement, said Kenyans should not allow government empowerment programmes and handouts to influence their choice at the […]

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has urged voters to accept food, money and other handouts from President William Rutoโ€™s administration but vote for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election. Osotsi, a principal of the Linda Mwananchi movement, said Kenyans should not allow government empowerment programmes and handouts to influence their choice at the […]

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Kalonzo warns opposition leaders against becoming Ruto moles

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 38 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned opposition leaders against turning into โ€œmolesโ€ for President William Ruto as political parties and presidential hopefuls intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, October 3, 2026, during the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of Peopleโ€™s Liberation […]

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned opposition leaders against turning into โ€œmolesโ€ for President William Ruto as political parties and presidential hopefuls intensify efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, October 3, 2026, during the burial of Mwalimu Jackson Karua, father of Peopleโ€™s Liberation […]

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Sifuna challenges Ruto over โ€˜Mr Emptyโ€™ jibe, says Nairobi has no Kasongo votes

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 31 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto over his repeated references to him as โ€œMr Emptyโ€, questioning why the President has turned his attention to attacking him after previously criticising the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sifuna said Rutoโ€™s remarks were part of a pattern in which critics of Raila […]

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has hit back at President William Ruto over his repeated references to him as โ€œMr Emptyโ€, questioning why the President has turned his attention to attacking him after previously criticising the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Sifuna said Rutoโ€™s remarks were part of a pattern in which critics of Raila […]

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Wiper dismisses claims of Kalonzo government deal, reaffirms opposition commitment

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 29 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

Wiper Party has dismissed reports that its leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join President William Rutoโ€™s government, insisting that the party remains committed to a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper Party chairman Jamleck Kamau described the reports as propaganda, claiming they were being propagated by forces within the government to undermine Musyoka as opposition partiesโ€ฆ

Wiper Party has dismissed reports that its leader Kalonzo Musyoka is preparing to join President William Rutoโ€™s government, insisting that the party remains committed to a united opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Wiper Party chairman Jamleck Kamau described the reports as propaganda, claiming they were being propagated by forces within the government to undermine Musyoka as opposition parties continue discussions on building a united political front.

Kamau said attempts to link the Wiper leader to the government were aimed at creating divisions within the opposition as parties and leaders negotiate the structure and leadership of a possible coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Wiper Dismisses Claims Kalonzo Could Back Ruto in 2027

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: Politics โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 31 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 โ€“ Wiper Patriotic Front Chairman Jamleck Kamau has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is considering abandoning his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Kamau said reports that Musyoka had been asked to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election as his running mate were unfounded. The remarks follow a private meeting between Musyokaโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 โ€“ Wiper Patriotic Front Chairman Jamleck Kamau has dismissed claims that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is considering abandoning his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election.

Kamau said reports that Musyoka had been asked to support President William Rutoโ€™s re-election as his running mate were unfounded.

The remarks follow a private meeting between Musyoka and former UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama on Thursday night, which triggered speculation over the Wiper leaderโ€™s political plans.

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Wicknell Chivayo: List of high-profile guests Ruto has hosted at his private farm in Kilgoris

Published on October 3, 2026

Source: K24 DigitalBy William Muthama👁 45 views

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President William Rutoโ€™s private Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, has become a notable setting for family

President William Rutoโ€™s private Intonna Heritage Farm in Kilgoris, Narok County, has become a notable setting for family

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