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Ruto afunika ODM

Published on November 2, 2026

Source: Taifa LeoBy Fatuma Bariki👁 6 views

William RutoUDAODM

USHAWISHI unaoendelea kuongezeka wa Rais William Ruto katika ngome za jadi za ODM na uhasama kati ya viongozi wake unaendelea kulemaza umaarufu wa chama hicho. Haya yanafanyika huku ODM ikijiandaa kushiriki mazungumzo na UDA kuhusu uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027.

USHAWISHI unaoendelea kuongezeka wa Rais William Ruto katika ngome za jadi za ODM na uhasama kati ya viongozi wake unaendelea kulemaza umaarufu wa chama hicho.

Haya yanafanyika huku ODM ikijiandaa kushiriki mazungumzo na UDA kuhusu uchaguzi mkuu wa 2027.

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Matiangโ€™i: Gachaguaโ€™s arrogance will split the opposition

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 10 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of arrogance and pride, warning that his approach to opposition politics could undermine efforts to build a united front against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Matiang’i said the opposition risked losing focus on issues affecting Kenyans if its leadership […]

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of arrogance and pride, warning that his approach to opposition politics could undermine efforts to build a united front against President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Matiang’i said the opposition risked losing focus on issues affecting Kenyans if its leadership […]

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Malalah proposes Sifuna-Gachagua opposition ticket to face Ruto in 2027

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 10 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaEdwin SifunaUDADCP

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah has proposed a presidential ticket pairing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Malalah wants Sifuna to fly the opposition’s presidential flag, with Gachagua serving as his running mate, arguing that […]

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah has proposed a presidential ticket pairing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Malalah wants Sifuna to fly the opposition’s presidential flag, with Gachagua serving as his running mate, arguing that […]

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Why ODMโ€™s โ€˜TUTAM bila conditionโ€™ narrative could be Rutoโ€™s plot to edge out Kindiki

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 11 views

William RutoUDAODM

The growing disagreement within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over whether to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid without conditions or demand a formal political agreement has opened a new debate about the future of the broad-based government and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position. At the centre of the debate is a seemingly simple question: […]

The growing disagreement within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) over whether to support President William Ruto’s re-election bid without conditions or demand a formal political agreement has opened a new debate about the future of the broad-based government and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s position. At the centre of the debate is a seemingly simple question: […]

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Kalonzo rules out joining Ruto government, brands it โ€˜government of predatorsโ€™

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 10 views

William RutoKalonzo MusyokaUDAWiper

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed speculation that he is being courted to join President William Rutoโ€™s administration, declaring that he would rather face the Head of State in the 2027 General Election than join what he described as a government of predators. Kalonzo said he had no intention of joining the government, accusingโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed speculation that he is being courted to join President William Rutoโ€™s administration, declaring that he would rather face the Head of State in the 2027 General Election than join what he described as a government of predators.

Kalonzo said he had no intention of joining the government, accusing it of presiding over the loss of public resources, worsening poverty and harming Kenyans.

โ€œDo you expect Kalonzo Musyoka to join a government of predators? It is impossible, impossible,โ€ he said.

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Onyonka defends abandoning Matiangโ€™i, says opposition needs numbers to oust Ruto

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: KahawatunguBy Magati Obebo👁 13 views

William RutoUDA

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has defended his decision to abandon former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™iโ€™s presidential camp, arguing that the opposition must prioritise building broad national alliances if it hopes to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election. Onyonka dismissed criticism from sections of the Gusii community over his political realignment, saying the quest to remove Rutoโ€ฆ

Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has defended his decision to abandon former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangโ€™iโ€™s presidential camp, arguing that the opposition must prioritise building broad national alliances if it hopes to defeat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Onyonka dismissed criticism from sections of the Gusii community over his political realignment, saying the quest to remove Ruto from power should not be driven by ethnic loyalty or attempts by individual leaders to establish regional political dominance.

In a strongly worded statement, the senator argued that the opposition needed at least eight million votes to win the presidency, questioning how such numbers could be achieved through political arrangements that alienated other communities and influential leaders.

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Gachagua to ODM: Ruto is just conning you

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 11 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCPODM

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters against trusting President William Ruto, accusing him of using the party’s support to advance his political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua said Ruto was pretending to be ODM’s friend to win votes, drawing a comparison with his relationship with the […]

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters against trusting President William Ruto, accusing him of using the party’s support to advance his political interests ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua said Ruto was pretending to be ODM’s friend to win votes, drawing a comparison with his relationship with the […]

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Opiyo Wandayi to opposition: Stop hiding, name your 2027 candidate

Published on November 1, 2026

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William RutoUDA

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has challenged the United Opposition to settle its leadership question and declare who will challenge President William Ruto in the August 2027 General Election.

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has challenged the United Opposition to settle its leadership question and declare who will challenge President William Ruto in the August 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua: There is no rift between me and Uhuru

Published on November 1, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FMBy IRENE MWANGI👁 14 views

William RutoRigathi GachaguaUDADCP

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of a fallout between him and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, defending his predecessor’s record and accusing President William Ruto of turning against the former Head of State after benefiting from his political support. Gachagua said Uhuru had completed his constitutional term and handed over a stable country,โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of a fallout between him and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, defending his predecessor’s record and accusing President William Ruto of turning against the former Head of State after benefiting from his political support.

Gachagua said Uhuru had completed his constitutional term and handed over a stable country, accusing the current administration of damaging the country while continuing to use political allies to attack the retired President.

The former Deputy President made the remarks during a church service at Kamangu Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, where he launched a fresh attack on Ruto and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah over what he termed a campaign to intimidate the Kikuyu community and interfere with church affairs.

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