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Inside Rutoโ€™s goodies for Ukambani as 4-day Usawa ni Sawa tour gains momentum

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 15 views

William RutoUDA

President William Rutoโ€™s four-day Usawa ni Sawa development tour of Ukambani is bringing a series of road projects, water infrastructure, affordable housing, electricity connections, healthcare facilities, education investments and title deeds to Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties. The tour, running from October 24 to 27, 2026, features project launches, inspections, commissioning ceremonies and public rallies […]

President William Rutoโ€™s four-day Usawa ni Sawa development tour of Ukambani is bringing a series of road projects, water infrastructure, affordable housing, electricity connections, healthcare facilities, education investments and title deeds to Machakos, Makueni and Kitui counties. The tour, running from October 24 to 27, 2026, features project launches, inspections, commissioning ceremonies and public rallies […]

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Ruto-Moi fallout: How their political deal collapsed after Baringo by-election

Published on October 24, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Ndiritu Wanjiru👁 21 views

William RutoUDA

President William Rutoโ€™s political truce with KANU chairman Gideon Moi has unravelled, exposing unfulfilled commitments and competing interests behind a reconciliation expected to reshape Rift Valley politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gideon Moi withdrew from the November 27, 2025, Baringo senatorial by-election following his political understanding with President William Ruto, with KANU opting […]

President William Rutoโ€™s political truce with KANU chairman Gideon Moi has unravelled, exposing unfulfilled commitments and competing interests behind a reconciliation expected to reshape Rift Valley politics ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gideon Moi withdrew from the November 27, 2025, Baringo senatorial by-election following his political understanding with President William Ruto, with KANU opting […]

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Gideon Moi breaks silence on fallout with Ruto, cites unfulfilled promises

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 13 views

William RutoUDATEP

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has accused President William Ruto of failing to honour an agreement reached between them last year, saying the dispute has strained relations between the two leaders. Speaking during a meeting with Kalenjin elders at his Kabarak home in Nakuru County on Friday, Moi outlined what he described as the terms of the agreement that led himโ€ฆ

KANU Chairman Gideon Moi has accused President William Ruto of failing to honour an agreement reached between them last year, saying the dispute has strained relations between the two leaders.

Speaking during a meeting with Kalenjin elders at his Kabarak home in Nakuru County on Friday, Moi outlined what he described as the terms of the agreement that led him to step aside in the Baringo senatorial by-election late last year.

One year after their widely publicised rapprochement in October last year, Moi broke his silence on the renewed political differences between him and Ruto.

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ODM, Kenya Kwanza teams intensify Ruto re-election campaigns ahead of 2027 races

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 18 views

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Government-leaning leaders under the broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election. One faction, led by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar, honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya.  ODM, led byโ€ฆ

Government-leaning leaders under the broad-based government arrangement have intensified campaigns to rally support for President William Rutoโ€™s re-election bid ahead of the 2027 General Election.

One faction, led by the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), campaigned in Turkana North and Lodwar, honouring the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga while a separate Kenya Kwanza team traversed Western Kenya. 

ODM, led by party National Chairperson Gladys Wanga, vowed to face their political rivals in the 2027 General Election, insisting the party remained united and committed to working with President William Ruto.

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โ€˜There is no miracle,โ€™ Wetangula says impossible for first-time Senator to become President

Published on October 23, 2026

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William RutoUDA

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the presidential election in 2027. According to the Speaker, Kenyaโ€™s political history proves that one has to gain adequate political experience before seeking the countryโ€™s top seat. โ€œI urged first-time MPs aspiring to the presidency to learn from Kenyaโ€™s political history, where former presidentsโ€ฆ

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangโ€™ula has dismissed the possibility of a first-time Member of Parliament winning the presidential election in 2027.

According to the Speaker, Kenyaโ€™s political history proves that one has to gain adequate political experience before seeking the countryโ€™s top seat.

โ€œI urged first-time MPs aspiring to the presidency to learn from Kenyaโ€™s political history, where former presidents Jomo Kenyatta, Daniel arap Moi, Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta and now William Ruto all gained valuable political experience before becoming president,โ€ he said.

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Gideon Moi seeks Baringo forgiveness for dropping Senate bid over Rutoโ€™s promises

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 14 views

William RutoUDATEP

KANU chairman Gideon Moi has asked residents of Baringo County to forgive him for withdrawing from the November 2025 senatorial by-election after trusting President William Rutoโ€™s assurances that stalled development projects would be completed. Moi, who stepped aside from the race after meeting Ruto at State House, says the promises have not materialised, a year […]

KANU chairman Gideon Moi has asked residents of Baringo County to forgive him for withdrawing from the November 2025 senatorial by-election after trusting President William Rutoโ€™s assurances that stalled development projects would be completed. Moi, who stepped aside from the race after meeting Ruto at State House, says the promises have not materialised, a year […]

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Gideon Moi seeks forgiveness from Baringo residents for trusting Ruto

Published on October 23, 2026

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

William RutoUDA

Gideon Moi breaks his silence on the failed truce with President William Ruto, citing broken promises and signalling a new KANU path ahead of 2027.

Gideon Moi breaks his silence on the failed truce with President William Ruto, citing broken promises and signalling a new KANU path ahead of 2027.

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Embu UDA MCAs rally behind CS Ruku amid intimidation claims

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Brian Malila👁 16 views

William RutoUDA

Embu MCAs allied to President William Rutoโ€™s administration have defended Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku against accusations of intimidating elected leaders opposed to his political position ahead of the 2027 General Election. The ward representatives, led by Embu County Assembly Majority Leader Peter Muriithi Kobole and Mbeti North MCA, maintained that Ruku was exercising […]

Embu MCAs allied to President William Rutoโ€™s administration have defended Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku against accusations of intimidating elected leaders opposed to his political position ahead of the 2027 General Election. The ward representatives, led by Embu County Assembly Majority Leader Peter Muriithi Kobole and Mbeti North MCA, maintained that Ruku was exercising […]

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MP Mutuse rallies Kamba community behind Rutoโ€™s re-election bid

Published on October 23, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Emmanuel Rono👁 15 views

William RutoUDA

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has urged the Kamba community to support President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on residents to prioritise development, equal treatment and service delivery over ethnic politics. Speaking during a public rally in Kitise, Kibwezi West, Makueni County, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Mutuse challenged residents to […]

Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse has urged the Kamba community to support President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on residents to prioritise development, equal treatment and service delivery over ethnic politics. Speaking during a public rally in Kitise, Kibwezi West, Makueni County, on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Mutuse challenged residents to […]

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