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Sifuna gets green light to pursue Linda Mwananchi party registration

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 44 views

Edwin Sifuna

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has secured a major legal victory in the fight over the Linda Mwananchi political identity after a tribunal quashed the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision blocking reservation of the name. The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that the rival Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) was neither provisionally nor fully registered and that its reservation of the…

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has secured a major legal victory in the fight over the Linda Mwananchi political identity after a tribunal quashed the Registrar of Political Parties’ decision blocking reservation of the name.

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal found that the rival Liberty National Democratic Alliance (LINDA) was neither provisionally nor fully registered and that its reservation of the name made on November 15, 2024, had lapsed after the 90 days, leaving the name available for use by another party.

“We find that the reservation of Liberty National Democratic Alliance, LINDA, automatically lapsed by operation of law, and therefore, no administrative act or decision by the Registrar can breathe life into it,” the Tribunal said.

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President Ruto mourns ‘dear friend’ Wicknell Chivayo killed in helicopter crash

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: NTV KenyaBy Nick Mwirigi👁 40 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto tweeted his condolences to the families of those who died in the Zimbabwe crash, including tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and six other passengers. Dr Ruto wrote in a tweet dated October 1, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of my friend, Wicknell Chivayo, together with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and the other…

President William Ruto tweeted his condolences to the families of those who died in the Zimbabwe crash, including tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke, and six other passengers.

Dr Ruto wrote in a tweet dated October 1, “I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of my friend, Wicknell Chivayo, together with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and the other lives lost in the helicopter crash in Zimbabwe. Their sudden departure is a painful loss to their families, friends and all who knew them.

Wicknell was a dear friend whose warmth touched many people. I will remember him for his friendship, his energy and his deep conviction in the possibilities of our continent.

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Why Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi name could complicate Ruto’s 2027 strategy

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 44 views

William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies an important legal victory in their bid to turn Linda Mwananchi from a political movement into a formal electoral vehicle, a development that could complicate President William Ruto’s 2027 strategy, even as opposition fragmentation remains a major uncertainty. The Tribunal on […]

The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has handed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his allies an important legal victory in their bid to turn Linda Mwananchi from a political movement into a formal electoral vehicle, a development that could complicate President William Ruto’s 2027 strategy, even as opposition fragmentation remains a major uncertainty. The Tribunal on […]

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Ruto’s Coast gamble: Why the 2027 election battle is shifting to 6 counties

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 34 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto’s renewed focus on the Coast is about more than launching projects and issuing title deeds. With the 2027 General Election approaching, the six coastal counties have emerged as an important political arena where development, land ownership, elite alliances and the legacy of opposition politics are increasingly colliding. Ruto’s eight-day tour of Taita […]

President William Ruto’s renewed focus on the Coast is about more than launching projects and issuing title deeds. With the 2027 General Election approaching, the six coastal counties have emerged as an important political arena where development, land ownership, elite alliances and the legacy of opposition politics are increasingly colliding. Ruto’s eight-day tour of Taita […]

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Ruto mourns ‘dear friend’ Chivayo after Zimbabwe helicopter crash

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: News – Capital FM KenyaBy BRUHAN MAKONG👁 50 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 — President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a “dear friend” following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that authorities say killed six people. Ruto said Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and the other passengers died in the crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe, describing their deaths as a “painful loss” to their…


NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 1 — President William Ruto has mourned Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a “dear friend” following a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe that authorities say killed six people.

Ruto said Chivayo, his wife Lucy Muteke and the other passengers died in the crash in Marondera, eastern Zimbabwe, describing their deaths as a “painful loss” to their families, friends and those who knew them.

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic passing of my friend, Wicknell Chivayo, together with his wife, Lucy Muteke, and the other lives lost in the helicopter crash in Zimbabwe,” Ruto said.

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Wicknell Chivayo and William Ruto: The relationship that drew attention ahead of Kenya’s 2027 election

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 59 views

William RutoUDA

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s increasingly public relationship with President William Ruto had become a subject of interest in Kenya, combining presidential access, business discussions and an unusually direct expression of political support ahead of the country’s 2027 election. Chivayo, who died with his wife, Lucy Muteke, in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on September 30, […]

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s increasingly public relationship with President William Ruto had become a subject of interest in Kenya, combining presidential access, business discussions and an unusually direct expression of political support ahead of the country’s 2027 election. Chivayo, who died with his wife, Lucy Muteke, in a helicopter crash in Zimbabwe on September 30, […]

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Wavinya Ndeti outlines Kalonzo Musyoka’s agenda on devolution, equal resource distribution

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Felix Kyalo👁 37 views

Kalonzo MusyokaWiper

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has outlined Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s agenda for Kenya, placing stronger devolution, equitable distribution of national resources and grassroots public participation at the centre of his proposed approach to governance. Ndeti made the remarks on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, while addressing residents during a development tour in Machakos County, […]

Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has outlined Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s agenda for Kenya, placing stronger devolution, equitable distribution of national resources and grassroots public participation at the centre of his proposed approach to governance. Ndeti made the remarks on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, while addressing residents during a development tour in Machakos County, […]

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Ruto mourns Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, wife who died in helicopter crash

Published on October 1, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Margaret Kalekye👁 41 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto has mourned his friend Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife, Lucy Muteke who died in a helicopter crash together with four other victims Wednesday evening. In a condolence message, Ruto described Chivayo as a dear friend whose warmth, energy and belief in Africa’s potential touched many people. He termed their sudden deaths as a painful loss to…

President William Ruto has mourned his friend Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife, Lucy Muteke who died in a helicopter crash together with four other victims Wednesday evening.

In a condolence message, Ruto described Chivayo as a dear friend whose warmth, energy and belief in Africa’s potential touched many people.

He termed their sudden deaths as a painful loss to their families, friends and all who knew them.

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