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Kindiki's coronation as Mt Kenya kingpin faulted for not involving all elders

Published on September 28, 2026

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UDA

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs have dismissed Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki's coronation as the Mt Kenya region's kingpin and spokesperson. MPs George Kariuki of Ndia, George Koimburi (Juja) and George Gachagua (Ndaragwa) said that the exercise, that occured at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County a week ago, did not involve all elders and lacked the community's blessings. The lawmakersโ€ฆ

United Democratic Alliance (UDA) MPs have dismissed Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki's coronation as the Mt Kenya region's kingpin and spokesperson.

MPs George Kariuki of Ndia, George Koimburi (Juja) and George Gachagua (Ndaragwa) said that the exercise, that occured at Kirigiti stadium in Kiambu County a week ago, did not involve all elders and lacked the community's blessings.

The lawmakers spoke during a meeting with Kiama Kia Ma elders in Juja constituency in Saturday. They maintained that the region's leadership mantle is still held by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who assumed the role in 2011.

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Babu Owino hints at Tony Gachoka as potential running mate

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 30 views

Babu Owino

Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has expressed the possibility of having political analyst Tony Gachoka as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the outspoken gubernatorial hopeful had kind words for Gachoka, describing him as a brilliant and rational […]

Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has expressed the possibility of having political analyst Tony Gachoka as his running mate in the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race. Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the outspoken gubernatorial hopeful had kind words for Gachoka, describing him as a brilliant and rational […]

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Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: Breaking news from AFRICA, Maghreb and Sub-Saharan Africa - France 24By FRANCE 24👁 39 views

UDA

Ethiopiaโ€™s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray Peopleโ€™s Liberation Front said it was waging a โ€œdefensive warโ€ and seized airports. A humanitarian source said rebels captured the Afar town of Erebti on Sunday.

Ethiopiaโ€™s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray Peopleโ€™s Liberation Front said it was waging a โ€œdefensive warโ€ and seized airports. A humanitarian source said rebels captured the Afar town of Erebti on Sunday.

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Ken Lusaka: Why canโ€™t the opposition also smuggle voters from Uganda if they think it is easy?

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 31 views

William RutoUDA

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has come out to refute claims of voter smuggling from Uganda to Kenya to vote for President William Ruto in 2027, telling the opposition to also smuggle voters if they think the vice is easy. Speaking to the media in an interview aired on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the former Senate […]

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka has come out to refute claims of voter smuggling from Uganda to Kenya to vote for President William Ruto in 2027, telling the opposition to also smuggle voters if they think the vice is easy. Speaking to the media in an interview aired on Sunday, September 28, 2026, the former Senate […]

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Karen Nyamu: Gakuya would have an advantage if he galvanises Mt Kenya vote in Nairobi

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 31 views

Nominated senator Karen Nyamu has weighed in on the Nairobi gubernatorial race, highlighting the importance of the Mt Kenya vote in determining the outcome of the contest. Speaking about Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and incumbent Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Nyamu said Gakuya could begin the race from an advantage if he succeeds in galvanising […]

Nominated senator Karen Nyamu has weighed in on the Nairobi gubernatorial race, highlighting the importance of the Mt Kenya vote in determining the outcome of the contest. Speaking about Embakasi North MP James Gakuya and incumbent Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, Nyamu said Gakuya could begin the race from an advantage if he succeeds in galvanising […]

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Lusaka: Sifuna has disrupted Rutoโ€™s support in Western Kenya

Published on September 27, 2026

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William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, who doubles as President William Rutoโ€™s Western Kenya re-election coordinator, has come out to admit that all was well in Western Kenya counties and that the region was behind the head of state until Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna entered the political scene and disrupted their arithmetic. While speaking during an interview […]

Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, who doubles as President William Rutoโ€™s Western Kenya re-election coordinator, has come out to admit that all was well in Western Kenya counties and that the region was behind the head of state until Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna entered the political scene and disrupted their arithmetic. While speaking during an interview […]

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Gachagua accuses opposition allies of being 'slippery' over unity deal

Published on September 27, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 27 views

Rigathi GachaguaDCP

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

Former DP Rigathi Gachagua has accused some of his opposition colleagues of failing to commit publicly to backing a single presidential candidate ahead of the next General Election.

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Linda Mwananchi group settles on Sifuna as its 2027 presidential candidate

Published on September 27, 2026

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Babu Owino

After weeks of leadership row among a section of leaders, the Linda Mwananchi Movement leadership has resolved to end their differences and work together. In a statement issued after its leadership retreat on Saturday evening, the leaders, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale, resolved that: Edwin Watenya Sifuna will beโ€ฆ

After weeks of leadership row among a section of leaders, the Linda Mwananchi Movement leadership has resolved to end their differences and work together.

In a statement issued after its leadership retreat on Saturday evening, the leaders, including Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boniface Khalwale, resolved that:

Edwin Watenya Sifuna will be the leader and presidential candidate and will lead the unveiling of the party on whose ticket he will run in early October. 

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