Tag Archives: 2027 elections

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has said he would be willing to serve as Edwin Sifuna’s running mate in the 2027 presidential election if opposition calculations show that the Nairobi senator has the strongest chance of defeating President William Ruto. Gachagua said opposition leaders should remain flexible about possible coalition arrangements …

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru has formally announced her intention to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election under the Kenya Moja Movement (K1) party. Wanjiru said the decision followed discussions with her supporters, political allies and other stakeholders, who she said had encouraged her to clarify her next …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Kenyans are calling on him to seek the presidential ticket of the United Democratic Government in the 2027 General Election. Speaking after concluding his 55-day Wamunyoro consultations, Gachagua said he had received strong backing from members of the public, with supporters expressing …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has challenged President William Ruto to focus on him as his political opponent ahead of the 2027 General Election instead of continuing to criticise retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. Speaking in Naivasha during his tour of Nakuru County, Gachagua argued that Uhuru is retired and will …

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has explained the reasons behind the party’s decision to adopt a new name, Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), saying the move is aimed at responding to the concerns of young Kenyans and giving the party a stronger national identity. Speaking during the Kakuyuni Consultations in Malindi, …

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced plans to contest the Nairobi gubernatorial race in 2027, serve for a single term, and then pursue the presidency in 2032. Speaking during an interview with Radio Jambo on Wednesday, Babu said his political ambitions had been mapped out years ago while he …

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any political handshake or power-sharing deal with President William Ruto, declaring that his next political contest with the Head of State will be at the ballot box in the 2027 General Election. With Kenya entering a critical phase of the 2027 …

A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey indicates that many Kenyans opposed to President William Ruto’s re-election believe former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would have a greater impact by supporting a united opposition candidate rather than seeking the presidency himself. According to the poll, 33 percent of respondents …

Democratic Party leader Justine Muturi has declared that he would support Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency if he is not picked as the United Opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election. Speaking on the contest for the opposition ticket, Muturi said that among the coalition principals, Kalonzo …

National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has announced that he will not contest any elective seat in the 2027 General Election, saying he has deliberately chosen to stay out of elective politics. Mbadi said he plans to continue serving in government beyond the August 2027 polls and expressed optimism that …