Political Leaders and Parties Maneuver for 2027 Elections and Party Control - September 2025
Tensions are escalating within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as leaders clash over the selection of their 2027 presidential candidate. In Kakamega County, a power struggle over the ODM chairmanship has erupted between Governor Fernandes Barasa and Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya. Meanwhile, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has endorsed Ali Korane for the 2027 Garissa gubernatorial race, locking out other rivals. Allies of President Ruto in Mt. Kenya have begun campaigning for 2027 by highlighting health reforms and development gains. Separately, Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku faulted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for not fielding a candidate in the Mbeere North by-election. Gachagua has also reportedly rebuked and labeled President Ruto's meetings at State House as "corruption oriented."
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UDA endorses Ali Korane for 2027 Garissa gubernatorial race locking out other rivals from the ticket
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has endorsed Ali Korane for the 2027 Garissa gubernatorial race, effectively shutting out other potential contenders for the party's ticket.
Governor Barasa, CS Oparanya fight over control of ODM in Kakamega
A power struggle has erupted within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) in Kakamega County, as Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya and County Governor Fernandes Barasa vie for control of the party's chairmanship.
CS Ruku faults Gachagua for failing to front a candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for failing to field a candidate in the upcoming Mbeere North by-election, citing it as a sign of diminished political influence for Gachagua's party.
Rigathi Gachagua rebukes and labels President Ruto's meetings at State House as corruption oriented
This KTN News Kenya segment appears to focus on a significant political accusation, where Rigathi Gachagua has reportedly criticized President Ruto's meetings at State House, labeling them as "corruption oriented."