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Junet Mohamed vows to deliver Railaโ€™s 7 million votes to Ruto in 2027

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has vowed to transfer the seven million votes he says the late Raila Odinga commanded in the 2022 General Election to President William Ruto in the 2027 races. Speaking on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Sigor, West Pokot County, Junet said Railaโ€™s supporters would now rally behind Ruto following […]

National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has vowed to transfer the seven million votes he says the late Raila Odinga commanded in the 2022 General Election to President William Ruto in the 2027 races. Speaking on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Sigor, West Pokot County, Junet said Railaโ€™s supporters would now rally behind Ruto following […]

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Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero Siblings: All About Juan Rodrรญguez Zapatero

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Kevin Koech👁 24 views

Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workersโ€™ Party (PSOE). Born on 4 August 1960 in Valladolid, Castile and Leรณn, he grew up in Leรณn, the city with which he has long been closely associated. He served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011, winning general elections in 2004 and 2008.

Josรฉ Luis Rodrรญguez Zapatero is a Spanish politician and member of the Spanish Socialist Workersโ€™ Party (PSOE).

Born on 4 August 1960 in Valladolid, Castile and Leรณn, he grew up in Leรณn, the city with which he has long been closely associated.

He served as Prime Minister of Spain from 2004 to 2011, winning general elections in 2004 and 2008.

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Raila Odinga Memorial: Aviation officer who changed flight code to RAO001 speaks

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 25 views

William Mutuku explains why he renamed a Kenya Airways flight RAO001 in tribute to Raila Odinga, as Mwala residents urge him to run for MP in 2027, one year on.

William Mutuku explains why he renamed a Kenya Airways flight RAO001 in tribute to Raila Odinga, as Mwala residents urge him to run for MP in 2027, one year on.

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Kindiki: 2027 election should be about ideas, not insults

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy DPCS👁 24 views

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has framed the 2027 General Election as a contest between development and political rhetoric, urging voters in Kirinyaga County to judge leaders by their record and reject electoral violence. Speaking during rallies in Ndia and Gichugu on Friday, Kindiki said the election would pit competing ideas and policies against insults and political noise. โ€œNext year’s contestโ€ฆ

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has framed the 2027 General Election as a contest between development and political rhetoric, urging voters in Kirinyaga County to judge leaders by their record and reject electoral violence.

Speaking during rallies in Ndia and Gichugu on Friday, Kindiki said the election would pit competing ideas and policies against insults and political noise.

โ€œNext year’s contest will be a contest between ideas and rhetoric. It will be a contest between Kenya’s future and its past, between work and insults, between inclusion and exclusion, and between policies and noise,โ€ he said.

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DP Kindiki Defends Rutoโ€™s Development Record, Frames 2027 Races as Contest Between Delivery and Empty Rhetoric

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 23 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 โ€“ Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended President William Rutoโ€™s development record, framing the 2027 General Election as a contest between a government delivering on its promises and an opposition he accused of relying on political rhetoric, insults and noise. Kindiki said voters should assess leaders based on tangible achievements, including roads, electricity connections, agricultural reformsโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 16 โ€“ Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has defended President William Rutoโ€™s development record, framing the 2027 General Election as a contest between a government delivering on its promises and an opposition he accused of relying on political rhetoric, insults and noise.

Kindiki said voters should assess leaders based on tangible achievements, including roads, electricity connections, agricultural reforms and other development projects, rather than campaign slogans and personal attacks.

Speaking during rallies in Ndia and Gichugu constituencies in Kirinyaga County on Friday, the Deputy President said the next election would be decided by competing records of performance and ideas, challenging opposition leaders to explain what they had delivered to Kenyans while in office.

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Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Movement Seeks to Expand Grassroots Support

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 32 views

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi Movement says it is attracting more members and prospective candidates as it seeks to expand its political presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Linda Mwananchi Movement says it is attracting more members and prospective candidates as it seeks to expand its political presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Uda Targets 47,000 Grassroots Officials in Nyamira, Kisii

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 36 views

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[Capital FM] Kisii -- The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a grassroots mobilisation drive in Nyamira and Kisii, targeting to recruit about 47,000 village-level officials as it seeks to strengthen its presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Kisii -- The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a grassroots mobilisation drive in Nyamira and Kisii, targeting to recruit about 47,000 village-level officials as it seeks to strengthen its presence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Maraga: Opposition to Field One Candidate Against Ruto in 2027

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: Mwakilishi.com - Kenya Diaspora News LeaderBy Martin Olage👁 34 views

David Maraga

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for a united opposition in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should have the final say on who becomes its presidential candidate. Speaking duringโ€ฆ Read More...

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has called for a united opposition in the 2027 General Election, saying Kenyans should have the final say on who becomes its presidential candidate. Speaking duringโ€ฆ

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Duale rallies Muslims behind Ruto, calls for โ€˜coalition of the marginalisedโ€™

Published on October 16, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 33 views

William RutoUDA

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for the formation of a 'coalition of the marginalised' bringing together Muslim leaders and historically marginalised communities to support President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on behalf of the President at the National Muslim Leaders Convention 2026 in Nairobi, Duale said the Ruto administration was addressing historical injustices throughโ€ฆ

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for the formation of a 'coalition of the marginalised' bringing together Muslim leaders and historically marginalised communities to support President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking on behalf of the President at the National Muslim Leaders Convention 2026 in Nairobi, Duale said the Ruto administration was addressing historical injustices through policies aimed at improving representation, resource allocation and economic development.

Duale argued that the government was correcting historical policy decisions that he said had disadvantaged some regions and communities, citing developments in Western Kenya, including the revival of sugar factories and plans to achieve self-sufficiency in sugar production.

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