Tag Archives: Wiper Party

From UDA to Wiper and Back: Aisha Jumwa’s Dramatic Political Journey

President William Ruto receives Former Gender CS Aisha Jumwa back to the UDA party, State House, Mombasa, on November 12, 2026/PCS

Former Cabinet Secretary for Gender Aisha Jumwa has returned to President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), reversing her decision to leave the ruling party for the opposition Wiper Democratic Movement just months ago. President Ruto officially welcomed Jumwa back into UDA during a meeting at State House, Mombasa, on …

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Ledama Says Kalonzo Cannot Win the Presidency, Wants Him to Back Ruto

Narok Senator Ledama Olekina has questioned Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s chances of winning the presidency in 2027, urging him to abandon his presidential ambitions and instead support President William Ruto’s re-election bid. Olekina said he holds Kalonzo in high regard, having worked alongside him in the opposition for several …

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Gachagua Explains Why Kalonzo Will Not Join Ruto’s Camp

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned allies of President William Ruto against attempts to persuade Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to join the government’s political camp ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Kamangu Parish in Kikuyu, Kiambu County, …

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Wiper Breaks Silence on Claims Kalonzo Is Set to Join Ruto

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attends the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Kitui County on Saturday 25th July, 2026./ The Lower Eastern Times

Wiper Party has rejected reports suggesting that its leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, is planning to join President William Ruto’s administration, maintaining that the party remains committed to working with the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Wiper chairman Jamleck Kamau dismissed the reports as propaganda, alleging that individuals within government …

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Azimio Rebrands as Ukombozi Alliance Ahead of 2027

The Azimio la Umoja coalition has adopted a new name, with opposition leaders announcing that the political outfit will now operate as the Ukombozi Alliance. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced the change on Monday, saying parties within the coalition had unanimously agreed to rebrand the alliance as they prepare …

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Sifuna Meets Kalonzo Over 2027 Plan

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka have held discussions on efforts to unite the opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election, with the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate emerging as a major focus. Sifuna said the two leaders agreed on the need for opposition …

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Kalonzo Reveals Why He Ditched Wiper’s Old Name

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, …

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Kalonzo To Ruto: No Nusu-Mkate, No Handshake

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka attends the burial of Pastor William Muthengi in Mumoni, Kitui County on Saturday 25th July, 2026./ The Lower Eastern Times

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 …

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TIFA poll: Majority of ODM Supporters Prefer Sifuna as 2027 Presidential Candidate

A new Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) survey shows that most Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters would like Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to be the party’s presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. According to the poll, 44 percent of ODM supporters identified Sifuna as their preferred flagbearer, giving …

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TIFA Survey Reveals Big Shift in 2027 Presidential Race as Sifuna Rises

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as the fastest-growing opposition presidential hopeful in the latest TIFA opinion poll, registering the biggest increase in public support among leading contenders. The survey, released on Friday, shows President William Ruto maintaining his lead in the presidential race, while several prominent opposition figures, including …

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