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Barrack Muluka accuses Ruto and Mudavadi of tribalism, questions presidentโ€™s condemnation of tribal politics

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 13 views

William RutoUDA

Political commentator Barrack Muluka has accused President William Ruto of practising tribal politics while publicly condemning leaders he considers tribalists, raising questions about ethnicity and political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in an interview with a local radio station on Monday, October 12, 2026, Muluka argued that Rutoโ€™s public statements against tribalism […]

Political commentator Barrack Muluka has accused President William Ruto of practising tribal politics while publicly condemning leaders he considers tribalists, raising questions about ethnicity and political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in an interview with a local radio station on Monday, October 12, 2026, Muluka argued that Rutoโ€™s public statements against tribalism […]

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Musalia Mudavadi says Edwin Sifuna's TEP cannot win presidency in 2027: "Hakina structures"

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 20 views

Edwin SifunaUDATEP

Musalia Mudavadi questions Edwin Sifuna's The Equitable Party's national structures, casting doubt on its ability to field a presidential candidate in 2027.

Musalia Mudavadi questions Edwin Sifuna's The Equitable Party's national structures, casting doubt on its ability to field a presidential candidate in 2027.

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Tony Gachoka says Sifuna will win votes in Gideon Moiโ€™s strongholds, Nairobi

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 10 views

Edwin Sifuna

KANU spokesman Tony Gachoka has expressed confidence that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna can attract support from areas considered strongholds of party leader Gideon Moi, as opposition leaders weigh political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement on his X account on Monday, October 12, 2026, Gachoka said Sifuna would secure votes in […]

KANU spokesman Tony Gachoka has expressed confidence that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna can attract support from areas considered strongholds of party leader Gideon Moi, as opposition leaders weigh political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election. In a statement on his X account on Monday, October 12, 2026, Gachoka said Sifuna would secure votes in […]

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Rigathi Gachagua's close ally names opposition moles, links them to William Ruto's camp

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 16 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

John Methu questions Ndindi Nyoro and Fred Matiangโ€™iโ€™s loyalty to the United Opposition, alleging Ruto is seeking to split the bloc before the 2027 election.

John Methu questions Ndindi Nyoro and Fred Matiangโ€™iโ€™s loyalty to the United Opposition, alleging Ruto is seeking to split the bloc before the 2027 election.

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IEBC yalenga kuongeza vituo 9,000 vya kupiga kura kuelekea 2027

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: Taifa LeoBy Fatuma Bariki👁 14 views

TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC) inapanga kuongeza zaidi ya vituo 9,000 vya kupigia kura kabla ya uchaguzi mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027. Kwa sasa pendekezo la IEBC la kuongeza idadi ya wapigakura katika kila kituo kutoka 700 hadi 1,000 linakabiliwa na upinzani katika Bunge la Kitaifa.

TUME Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka Nchini (IEBC) inapanga kuongeza zaidi ya vituo 9,000 vya kupigia kura kabla ya uchaguzi mkuu wa Agosti 10, 2027.

Kwa sasa pendekezo la IEBC la kuongeza idadi ya wapigakura katika kila kituo kutoka 700 hadi 1,000 linakabiliwa na upinzani katika Bunge la Kitaifa.

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Rutoโ€™s development defence raises questions over govt accountability ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 22 views

William RutoUDA

President William Rutoโ€™s renewed attacks on opposition leaders have brought Kenyaโ€™s development record back into the political spotlight, raising a central question ahead of the 2027 general election: how should Kenyans measure the performance of the administration responsible for delivering public services? During a church service at St Markโ€™s Catholic Church in Matunda, Likuyani, on […]

President William Rutoโ€™s renewed attacks on opposition leaders have brought Kenyaโ€™s development record back into the political spotlight, raising a central question ahead of the 2027 general election: how should Kenyans measure the performance of the administration responsible for delivering public services? During a church service at St Markโ€™s Catholic Church in Matunda, Likuyani, on […]

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Mosiria meets Matiangโ€™i after declaring Nairobi gubernatorial bid

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 27 views

Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria met former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i after declaring his intention to run for Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election, and the county official proposed Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as his running mate. Mosiria announced this on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as […]

Nairobi City County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria met former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™i after declaring his intention to run for Nairobi governor in the 2027 General Election, and the county official proposed Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as his running mate. Mosiria announced this on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as […]

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Maraga promises to bring back companies that left Kenya, create jobs for youth

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 26 views

David Maraga

Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has promised to pursue the return of companies that have left Kenya, saying the move would help create jobs for educated young people struggling with unemployment. In a video posted on his socila media account on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Maraga said he had held discussions […]

Former Chief Justice and 2027 presidential hopeful David Maraga has promised to pursue the return of companies that have left Kenya, saying the move would help create jobs for educated young people struggling with unemployment. In a video posted on his socila media account on Sunday, October 11, 2026, Maraga said he had held discussions […]

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Ruto Sets April 2027 Deadline for Rironi-Mau Summit Highway

Published on October 12, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 37 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has set April 2027 as the new completion deadline for the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, bringing forward an earlier commitment to deliver the major road project by June 2027.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has set April 2027 as the new completion deadline for the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, bringing forward an earlier commitment to deliver the major road project by June 2027.

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