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Methu to IEBC: You cannot stop Rutoโ€™s exit in 2027

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 25 views

William RutoUDADCP

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General John Methu has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remain impartial in the run-up to the 2027 General Election, warning against actions that could compromise the credibility of the races. Methu said the electoral commission had no candidate to protect and should instead focus onโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 19 – Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Secretary-General John Methu has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to remain impartial in the run-up to the 2027 General Election, warning against actions that could compromise the credibility of the races.

Methu said the electoral commission had no candidate to protect and should instead focus on ensuring a level playing field for all political parties and candidates seeking elective positions.

Speaking during a DCP tour of Murangโ€™a County on Monday, October 19, Methu cautioned the commission against favouring President William Ruto or any other political camp, insisting that the outcome of the election must reflect the will of the electorate.

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'Ruto Will Drown in 2027' – Kalonzo Invokes Raila's Canaan in Election Warning

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 23 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to lead Kenyans to what he described as the political Canaan envisioned by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that President William Ruto will be defeated in the August 2027 General Election.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to lead Kenyans to what he described as the political Canaan envisioned by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that President William Ruto will be defeated in the August 2027 General Election.

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โ€˜Ruto Will Drown in 2027โ€™: Kalonzo Invokes Railaโ€™s Canaan in Election Warning

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 25 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to lead Kenyans to what he described as the political Canaan envisioned by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that President William Ruto will be defeated in the August 2027 General Election. Kalonzo invoked the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, likeningโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to lead Kenyans to what he described as the political Canaan envisioned by the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that President William Ruto will be defeated in the August 2027 General Election.

Kalonzo invoked the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt, likening the political contest ahead to the Israelitesโ€™ escape from Pharaoh, whom he associated with Ruto.

โ€œI will deliver Kenyans to Railaโ€™s Canaan. Pharaoh (Ruto) will drown in August 2027,โ€ Kalonzo declared.

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Kalonzo: I will defeat Ruto in Luo Nyanza if picked as united opposition flag bearer

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Mabonga Makhanu👁 23 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that he would defeat President William Ruto in Luo Nyanza if selected as the united opposition’s presidential flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. While posing during a presser at the SKM command centre on Monday, October 19, 2026, Kalonzo also said he planned to visit Homa Bay […]

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that he would defeat President William Ruto in Luo Nyanza if selected as the united opposition’s presidential flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. While posing during a presser at the SKM command centre on Monday, October 19, 2026, Kalonzo also said he planned to visit Homa Bay […]

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Kalonzo Musyoka vows to defeat William Ruto in Nyanza, Deliver Kenyans to Raila's Canaan

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 24 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka vowed to defeat President William Ruto in Luo Nyanza in 2027 and invoked former premier Raila Odingaโ€™s Canaan vision.

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka vowed to defeat President William Ruto in Luo Nyanza in 2027 and invoked former premier Raila Odingaโ€™s Canaan vision.

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Counties to Receive Ksh425.6 Million More in Additional Allocations

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: AllAfrica News: KenyaBy News Desk👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Ruto's assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Ruto's assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

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Counties to Receive KSh425.6 Million More in Additional Allocations

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy CORRESPONDENT👁 37 views

William RutoUDA

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Rutoโ€™s assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026. The law raises the total additional allocations to counties to KSh71.09 billion, up from KSh70.67 billion in the previous financial year. The funding includes KSh12.73 billion fromโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 19 – County governments will receive an additional KSh425.6 million in funding in the 2026/2027 financial year following President William Rutoโ€™s assent to the County Governments Additional Allocations Act, 2026.

The law raises the total additional allocations to counties to KSh71.09 billion, up from KSh70.67 billion in the previous financial year.

The funding includes KSh12.73 billion from the National Government’s share of revenue and KSh56.38 billion in loans and grants from development partners, alongside allocations from court fines and mineral royalties.

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Ruto signs law raising county allocations to Ksh71B

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy PCS👁 30 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto has assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, paving the way for county governments to receive Ksh71.09 billion in additional allocations for the 2026/2027 financial year. The President signed the Bill into law at State Lodge Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County on Monday. The new law increases additional allocations to counties from Ksh70.67 billion inโ€ฆ

President William Ruto has assented to the County Governments Additional Allocations Bill, 2026, paving the way for county governments to receive Ksh71.09 billion in additional allocations for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The President signed the Bill into law at State Lodge Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County on Monday.

The new law increases additional allocations to counties from Ksh70.67 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year to Ksh71.09 billion, an increase of Ksh425.6 million.

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Nandi commissions new County HQ to improve public service delivery

Published on October 19, 2026

Source: KBC DigitalBy Muraya Kamunde👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

The County Government of Nandi has commissioned its new headquarters in Kapsabet, in a development expected to enhance the efficiency of county operations and improve public service delivery. The Head of State, President William Ruto, commissioned the headquarters during a development tour of Emgwen Constituency, where he also announced road commitments and inspected projects in healthcare, electricity connectivity and sportsโ€ฆ

The County Government of Nandi has commissioned its new headquarters in Kapsabet, in a development expected to enhance the efficiency of county operations and improve public service delivery.

The Head of State, President William Ruto, commissioned the headquarters during a development tour of Emgwen Constituency, where he also announced road commitments and inspected projects in healthcare, electricity connectivity and sports infrastructure.

The headquarters is intended to strengthen county operations, placing public administration among the key areas of investment highlighted during the visit.

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