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UDA cracks in Meru as Kathuri declares governor bid, dares Mutuma to defend seat

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda

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Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has declared his intention to contest the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, signalling a possible political split within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the county. Murungi said he would continue supporting Governor Isaac Mutuma until the end of his current term but maintained that he was ready […]

Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi has declared his intention to contest the gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, signalling a possible political split within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) in the county. Murungi said he would continue supporting Governor Isaac Mutuma until the end of his current term but maintained that he was ready […]

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Linda Mwananchi accuses Ruto of fuelling violence after Kalonzo convoy attack

Published on November 6, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 1 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused President William Ruto’s administration of fuelling political violence and intolerance following an attack on a campaign caravan led by Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka in Migori County. In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, the movement condemned Thursday’s attack, alleging that it was part of aโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Linda Mwananchi movement has accused President William Ruto’s administration of fuelling political violence and intolerance following an attack on a campaign caravan led by Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka in Migori County.

In a statement issued on Friday, November 6, the movement condemned Thursday’s attack, alleging that it was part of a wider scheme by the government to intimidate opposition leaders and establish political dominance in the Nyanza region ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The statement, signed by Linda Mwananchi, Deputy Secretary General Pauline Njoroge, accused the broad-based government of using violence to silence alternative political voices and create what it described as a UDA-ODM political echo chamber in the region.

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Winners and losers as political defections shake UDA, ODM and Jubilee

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 3 views

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Kenyas political landscape is undergoing a fresh realignment as a wave of defections sweeps through established political parties.

Kenyas political landscape is undergoing a fresh realignment as a wave of defections sweeps through established political parties.

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Sakaja: How I shared City Hall jobs between ODM, Kalonzo camps before UDA exit

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 4 views

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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed how he negotiated the sharing of key county government positions between ODM and allies of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka while still serving as a member of President William Ruto’s UDA party. In a revealing interview on The Nairobi Baraza podcast on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Sakaja disclosed that he […]

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed how he negotiated the sharing of key county government positions between ODM and allies of Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka while still serving as a member of President William Ruto’s UDA party. In a revealing interview on The Nairobi Baraza podcast on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Sakaja disclosed that he […]

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Keroche loses top Senate role after ditching UDA

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 4 views

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Keroche had last month said that UDA had lost touch with Kenyans and that she would be vying for the Nakuru Governorship seat in the next general election

Keroche had last month said that UDA had lost touch with Kenyans and that she would be vying for the Nakuru Governorship seat in the next general election

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Karen Nyamu: Why UDA must take Nairobi Woman Rep seat from ODM in 2027

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 4 views

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Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has declared that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must secure the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, citing the party’s grassroots presence and representation in the Nairobi County Assembly. Nyamu, who has expressed interest in the seat, said UDA currently has approximately 31 elected and nominated Members of […]

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has declared that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must secure the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in the 2027 General Election, citing the party’s grassroots presence and representation in the Nairobi County Assembly. Nyamu, who has expressed interest in the seat, said UDA currently has approximately 31 elected and nominated Members of […]

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Karen Nyamu defends Sakaja after ODM move, warns Nairobi against replacing him

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Aloys Michael👁 4 views

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Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following his decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting that the capital needs continuity rather than a change of leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyamu threw her weight behind Sakaja’s re-election bid, arguing that his […]

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has defended Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja following his decision to leave the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), insisting that the capital needs continuity rather than a change of leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election. Nyamu threw her weight behind Sakaja’s re-election bid, arguing that his […]

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Kenyan newspapers review: High-stakes US midterm loss sends warning waves to Ruto ahead of 2027

Published on November 5, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 5 views

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Kenya newspapers weigh Trumpโ€™s midterm defeat, UDA defections, a Sh480m fraud-linked crash probe and rising living costs in Thursdayโ€™s front-page headlines.

Kenya newspapers weigh Trumpโ€™s midterm defeat, UDA defections, a Sh480m fraud-linked crash probe and rising living costs in Thursdayโ€™s front-page headlines.

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