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Kieni MP Njoroge Wainaina ditches UDA

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 27 views

William RutoUDA

Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina, popularly known as Chieni, has ditched President William Rutoโ€™s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Ufanisi Kenya Party, adding to the list of politicians repositioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wainaina, who was elected on a UDA ticket in 2022, announced his departure during a meeting with […]

Kieni Member of Parliament Njoroge Wainaina, popularly known as Chieni, has ditched President William Rutoโ€™s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Ufanisi Kenya Party, adding to the list of politicians repositioning themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wainaina, who was elected on a UDA ticket in 2022, announced his departure during a meeting with […]

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Ndegwa Njiru attacks broad-based leaders over luxury plane ride after rally

Published on October 18, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 27 views

William RutoUDAWiper

Wiper Patriotic Front spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru has criticised leaders associated with President William Rutoโ€™s broad-based political arrangement over their use of a jet, questioning their priorities amid concerns about the cost of living and hunger in the country. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Njiru aimed at the leaders, contrasting […]

Wiper Patriotic Front spokesperson Ndegwa Njiru has criticised leaders associated with President William Rutoโ€™s broad-based political arrangement over their use of a jet, questioning their priorities amid concerns about the cost of living and hunger in the country. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, October 18, 2026, Njiru aimed at the leaders, contrasting […]

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Edwin Sifuna vows to celebrate Raila's anniversary yearly, fulfil his presidential dream: "Nitampelekea crown"

Published on October 18, 2026

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William RutoEdwin SifunaUDAODM

Senator Edwin Sifuna vowed to mark Raila Odinga's anniversary annually in Bondo, criticised ODM leaders, and urged opposition unity against President William Ruto.

Senator Edwin Sifuna vowed to mark Raila Odinga's anniversary annually in Bondo, criticised ODM leaders, and urged opposition unity against President William Ruto.

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Sifuna dares President Ruto to compare track records ahead of 2027 showdown

Published on October 17, 2026

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William RutoEdwin SifunaUDA

Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna has escalated his war of words with President William Ruto, accusing his administration of corruption, the killing of Gen Z protesters and failing to deliver on promises made to Kenyans. Sifuna challenged the President to a comparison of their respective track records, dismissing Rutoโ€™s accusations that he was an extortionist and accusing the Headโ€ฆ

Linda Mwananchi presidential aspirant Edwin Sifuna has escalated his war of words with President William Ruto, accusing his administration of corruption, the killing of Gen Z protesters and failing to deliver on promises made to Kenyans.

Sifuna challenged the President to a comparison of their respective track records, dismissing Rutoโ€™s accusations that he was an extortionist and accusing the Head of State of engaging in similar conduct.

Speaking at Sipala Primary School in Mihuu Ward, Webuye East Constituency, Bungoma County on Saturday, during a requiem mass for the daughter of area Member of County Assembly Violet Namaemba Makhanu, Sifuna also intensified his criticism of leaders who have questioned the oppositionโ€™s political organisation and agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Kindiki urges Mt. Kenya to back Rutoโ€™s re-election bid, takes swipe at Kalonzo

Published on October 17, 2026

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Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to support President William Ruto for a second term, saying the region has benefited from various development projects. Speaking during his development tour of Marimanti in Tharaka Nithi, where he launched the upgrading to bitumen standards of a road, Kindiki took a swipe at Wiper party leaderโ€ฆ

Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has urged residents of the Mt. Kenya region to support President William Ruto for a second term, saying the region has benefited from various development projects.

Speaking during his development tour of Marimanti in Tharaka Nithi, where he launched the upgrading to bitumen standards of a road, Kindiki took a swipe at Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, claiming he has no development record from his time in government.

โ€œHata yule mtu hakuna rekodi ya kuonyesha alipokuwa makamu wa rais, hadi sasa tunamtengenezea barabara kule kwake Tseikuru, kwake huko Ukambani,โ€ he said.

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45 boreholes, overseas jobs: Wajir North MP aspirant Abdullahi Sajo outlines plan ahead of 2027

Published on October 17, 2026

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Wajir North Member of Parliament aspirant Abdullahi Sajo has pledged to address water shortages, unemployment, women’s economic empowerment, international partnerships and education should he clinch the constituency seat in the 2027 general elections. Sajo, who is aligned with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, spoke after being endorsed by the Gareen community to join the race for Wajir Northโ€ฆ

Wajir North Member of Parliament aspirant Abdullahi Sajo has pledged to address water shortages, unemployment, women’s economic empowerment, international partnerships and education should he clinch the constituency seat in the 2027 general elections.

Sajo, who is aligned with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, spoke after being endorsed by the Gareen community to join the race for Wajir North next year at a Nairobi hotel.

He committed to pursuing the drilling of 45 boreholes over five years by working with development partners, NGOs and the national government to drill at least three boreholes annually in each of the constituency’s three sub-counties, translating to nine boreholes every year.

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William Ruto 'endorses' Jalang'o as next Nairobi senator day after Winnie Odinga joined race

Published on October 17, 2026

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

William RutoUDA

Ruto calls Jalang'o โ€˜Nairobi senatorโ€™ as his ambitions meet Winnie Odinga's bid, sharpening the political contest for the seat ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.

Ruto calls Jalang'o โ€˜Nairobi senatorโ€™ as his ambitions meet Winnie Odinga's bid, sharpening the political contest for the seat ahead of Kenya's 2027 election.

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Ruto sets deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University full charter

Published on October 17, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Sharon Atieno👁 61 views

William RutoUDA

President William Ruto has set February 2027 as the deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University a full university charter, pledging Ksh3.5 billion towards infrastructure development at the institution in Nandi Hills, Nandi County. Speaking on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during his visit to Nandi Hills, Ruto said he would return in February 2027 to formally […]

President William Ruto has set February 2027 as the deadline for awarding Koitalel Samoei University a full university charter, pledging Ksh3.5 billion towards infrastructure development at the institution in Nandi Hills, Nandi County. Speaking on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during his visit to Nandi Hills, Ruto said he would return in February 2027 to formally […]

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