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Tabitha Karanja Quits UDA for DCP in Bid to Unseat Kihika

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

William RutoUDADCP

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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'Nimeskiza ground!' Senator Tabitha Karanja announces defection from UDA to DCP

Published on October 9, 2026

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Rigathi GachaguaDCPUDA

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).  Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching canโ€ฆ

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has publicly signaled a political shift, defecting from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to align herself with Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). 

Pointing to her clothing and accessories as visual proof of her new political home, Karanja noted: "Look at me. Canโ€™t you see even the ring is green? Even those watching can see everything is green. Isnโ€™t that true? Even the clothes, isnโ€™t that true? Therefore, we are going to fight for that seat with DCP."

Directing her speech toward her party leadership, the Senator emphasized that her decision stems from directly listening to electorate grievances on the ground regarding unmet expectations under the current administration. 

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Tabitha Karanja: Nakuru senator dumps Rutoโ€™s UDA, joins DCP to vie for governor in 2027

Published on October 9, 2026

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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja announced a 2027 governor bid, ditching UDA party for DCP and accused Susan Kihikaโ€™s administration of mismanagement.

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NACADA Seizes Suspected Illicit Vodka, Narcotics in Ruiru Raids

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 36 views

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 โ€“ The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County. The operation, conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), also led to theโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 โ€“ The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has seized suspected illicit vodka and narcotics in a multi-agency operation targeting illegal alcohol and drug trade in Gwa Kairu, Ruiru, Kiambu County.

The operation, conducted in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) and the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), also led to the arrest of suspects linked to the illegal trade.

During a raid at a liquor store, officers impounded 216 bottles of 250ml Starlid Vodka suspected to be illicit alcohol.

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Senator Quits UDA, Announces Governor Bid on DCP Ticket

Published on October 9, 2026

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Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced plans to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, ditching the ruling UDA Party.

Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has announced plans to contest the Nakuru gubernatorial seat on the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) ticket, ditching the ruling UDA Party.

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Tabitha Karanja quits UDA for DCP in bid to unseat Kihika

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy IRENE MWANGI👁 27 views

William RutoUDADCP

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Rutoโ€™s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election. Karanja announced on Friday, October 9, that she would seek the Nakuru governorship on the DCPโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9 – Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja has ditched President William Rutoโ€™s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), setting the stage for a fresh political battle with Governor Susan Kihika ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Karanja announced on Friday, October 9, that she would seek the Nakuru governorship on the DCP ticket, ending her four-year association with the ruling party under which she was elected senator in 2022.

The move marks a significant shift in Nakuru politics, where the senator and Kihika, both elected on UDA tickets, have been locked in an increasingly public dispute over the countyโ€™s leadership.

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IG Kanja, U.S. Delegation Discuss Election Security, Counter-Terrorism Ahead of 2027 Races

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 25 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States have held talks on election security, counter-terrorism and transnational crime as the two countries seek to strengthen law enforcement cooperation ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and the United States have held talks on election security, counter-terrorism and transnational crime as the two countries seek to strengthen law enforcement cooperation ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.

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Treasury sets March 2027 deadline for Parliament to approve 2027/28 budget estimates ahead of races

Published on October 9, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 22 views

The National Treasury has set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for Parliament to approve the 2027/28 Budget Estimates, bringing forward the budget preparation timeline ahead of Kenyaโ€™s August 2027 General Elections. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced the revised timeline during the official opening of the FY 2027/28 and medium-term budget public sector hearings […]

The National Treasury has set March 31, 2027, as the deadline for Parliament to approve the 2027/28 Budget Estimates, bringing forward the budget preparation timeline ahead of Kenyaโ€™s August 2027 General Elections. Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced the revised timeline during the official opening of the FY 2027/28 and medium-term budget public sector hearings […]

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Lawyer details how Gachagua could still vie for presidency despite impeachment case

Published on October 9, 2026

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Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Kibe Mungai says Article 99(3) does not bar Rigathi Gachagua from seeking the presidency in 2027, while his impeachment appeal awaits a court ruling in Kenya.

Kibe Mungai says Article 99(3) does not bar Rigathi Gachagua from seeking the presidency in 2027, while his impeachment appeal awaits a court ruling in Kenya.

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