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Governor Orengo unveils LDP party as political vehicle for 2027 election

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 26 views

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Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying it will work with other opposition parties to challenge President William Ruto. Speaking in Golini, Kwale County, Orengo said the opposition would present a united front to challenge the incumbent in next yearโ€™s election. โ€œSisi sote tuko pamoja naโ€ฆ

Siaya Governor James Orengo has unveiled the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as his political vehicle for the 2027 General Election, saying it will work with other opposition parties to challenge President William Ruto.

Speaking in Golini, Kwale County, Orengo said the opposition would present a united front to challenge the incumbent in next yearโ€™s election.

โ€œSisi sote tuko pamoja na vile vyama vingine vya Kalonzo, Wiper, na Ukombozi, ya Jubilee ya Matiangโ€™i. Yote lazima tujumuike tukae pamoja, la sivyo huyo Ruto, kama kuna mtu anajua kuiba kura,โ€ he said.

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Obama set to campaign with Democrats in Ohio and Michigan as he ramps up midterm efforts

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Associated Press👁 21 views

Barack Obama will campaign Saturday with Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate in Ohio and Michigan, both highly competitive states that will help determine control of the chamber, as the former president ramps up his involvement in the midterm elections. Obamaโ€™s first event is in Cleveland with former three-term Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is […]

Barack Obama will campaign Saturday with Democratic candidates for the U.S. Senate in Ohio and Michigan, both highly competitive states that will help determine control of the chamber, as the former president ramps up his involvement in the midterm elections. Obamaโ€™s first event is in Cleveland with former three-term Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is […]

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I am Rutoโ€™s biggest rival ahead of 2027 elections, Kalonzo declares

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Eric Biegon👁 18 views

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The party leader of Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyoka, has declared himself President William Ruto’s primary political challenger in the run-up to the 2027 General Election. The former vice president asserts that his experience, integrity, and capacity to achieve results uniquely qualify him to govern Kenya. Speaking at a Thanksgiving service at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tharaka, Kalonzo claimedโ€ฆ

The party leader of Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyoka, has declared himself President William Ruto’s primary political challenger in the run-up to the 2027 General Election. The former vice president asserts that his experience, integrity, and capacity to achieve results uniquely qualify him to govern Kenya.

Speaking at a Thanksgiving service at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Tharaka, Kalonzo claimed that President Ruto himself had acknowledged him as his principal opponent in the presidential contest.

“Rais Ruto ako Ukambani kuanzia leo. Yeye ameanza hata kunisifu. Mwenyewe ametangaza kwamba yule mpinzani wake sugu katika uchaguzi wa urais 2027 ni Kalonzo Musyoka,” he stated.

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How Faith Nguthu is pushing womenโ€™s empowerment ahead of tough Nairobi woman rep race

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 22 views

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Nairobi County Woman Representative United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant Faith Nguthu is placing womenโ€™s empowerment and grassroots leadership at the centre of her bid for the seat as political activity gathers pace ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nguthu, popularly known as Mama Singapore, has demonstrated her grassroots mobilisation through engagement with United Democratic Alliance […]

Nairobi County Woman Representative United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirant Faith Nguthu is placing womenโ€™s empowerment and grassroots leadership at the centre of her bid for the seat as political activity gathers pace ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nguthu, popularly known as Mama Singapore, has demonstrated her grassroots mobilisation through engagement with United Democratic Alliance […]

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MP Mukunji warns against changes to IEBC live results streaming rules

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Brian Malila👁 20 views

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has opposed proposed amendments to the election law that would restrict the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from live-streaming election results, warning that the move could undermine transparency and public confidence in elections. Mukunji said any legal changes that limit openness in the transmission and announcement of results […]

Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has opposed proposed amendments to the election law that would restrict the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from live-streaming election results, warning that the move could undermine transparency and public confidence in elections. Mukunji said any legal changes that limit openness in the transmission and announcement of results […]

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Gor Mahia edges Bandari to maintain a 100% record in SportPesa League

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Dismas Otuke👁 26 views

Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026/2027 SportPesa League season after registering a third win in a row to keep their 100% record with a 1-0 win over Bandari FC in one of the two matches on Saturday. After a barren draw in the first stanza at Nyayo Stadium, the Green Army returned from the breakโ€ฆ

Defending champions Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026/2027 SportPesa League season after registering a third win in a row to keep their 100% record with a 1-0 win over Bandari FC in one of the two matches on Saturday.

After a barren draw in the first stanza at Nyayo Stadium, the Green Army returned from the break with the intention of victory with a high-pressing game which bore fruit when Alpha Onyango broke the deadlock in the 69th minute.

They held on to the slender lead to claim all three important points, which keeps them at the summit of the league with a 3rd straight win.

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Gachagua Assures Narok Women Rep Aspirant of Free and Fair DCP Primaries

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 20 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 โ€“ Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has assured Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election. Gachagua said the party was committed to democratic principles and would provide a fair platform for aspirants seeking its ticket to contestโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 โ€“ Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has assured Narok County Women Representative aspirant Tayiana Christine Koshal of free and fair party primaries ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.

Gachagua said the party was committed to democratic principles and would provide a fair platform for aspirants seeking its ticket to contest in the next election.

In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, the former Deputy President said he had received Koshal at the partyโ€™s headquarters, where they discussed her political ambitions ahead of the races.

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Orengo threatens court action over election results bill amid livestreaming debate

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 17 views

Siaya Governor James Orengo has threatened to challenge the government in court over proposed changes to Kenyaโ€™s election results framework, renewing debate over electoral transparency and the livestreaming of polling-station results ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) delegates in Kwale County, Orengo said he would pursue legal action if […]

Siaya Governor James Orengo has threatened to challenge the government in court over proposed changes to Kenyaโ€™s election results framework, renewing debate over electoral transparency and the livestreaming of polling-station results ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking to Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) delegates in Kwale County, Orengo said he would pursue legal action if […]

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