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HomeDaily NewsSunday, January 25, 2026Gachagua Plans 2027 Challenge as Wamalwa and Owino Make Party Moves - January 2026
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Gachagua Plans 2027 Challenge as Wamalwa and Owino Make Party Moves - January 2026

Political leaders are making strategic moves ahead of the 2027 General Election. Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is positioning himself as a challenger to President William Ruto, with plans to tour Othaya and Kieni constituencies. In the Western Kenya Region, Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa announced his intention to work with Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi to reinforce regional unity. Within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has stated his plan to gather 1,000 delegate signatures to initiate a National Delegates Conference if one is not convened by the party leadership.

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Babu Owino mobilises 1,000 delegate signatures to trigger ODM NDC if Oburu declines

Babu Owino mobilises 1,000 delegate signatures to trigger ODM NDC if Oburu declines

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced his intention to gather 1,000 delegate signatures to initiate a National Delegates Conference (NDC) for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, should party leader Oburu Oginga not convene one.

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Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has announced his intention to gather 1,000 delegate signatures to initiate a National Delegates Conference (NDC) for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, should party leader Oburu Oginga not convene one.

  • Babu Owino plans to collect 1,000 signatures from ODM party delegates.
  • The move aims to trigger an ODM National Delegates Conference (NDC) as per Article 43 of the ODM Constitution.
  • This initiative was announced during a church service in Dagoretti North, attended by ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, among others.
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Gachagua Positions Himself as Ruto’s Challenger in Early 2027 Campaign Push

Gachagua Positions Himself as Ruto’s Challenger in Early 2027 Campaign Push

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is embarking on an early campaign push for the 2027 General Election, positioning himself as a challenger to President William Ruto. He plans to tour Othaya and Kieni constituencies in Nyeri County on Sunday, following previous rallies in the Mt Kenya region where he criticized the current administration.

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Eugene Wamalwa Reveals Plans to Work with Wetang'ula & Mudavadi

Eugene Wamalwa Reveals Plans to Work with Wetang'ula & Mudavadi

Democratic Action Party (Kenya) Leader Eugene Wamalwa has announced his intention to work with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and other leaders from the Western Kenya Region to reinforce unity and prioritize political interests in the region ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

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Democratic Action Party (Kenya) Leader Eugene Wamalwa has announced his intention to work with Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, and other leaders from the Western Kenya Region to reinforce unity and prioritize political interests in the region ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

  • Wamalwa clarified that this collaboration is focused on regional unity and not to support President William Ruto.
  • Wetang'ula revealed plans for a political pact with Mudavadi and Co-operatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliff Oparanya to support President William Ruto, aiming for the Western region to take power in 2032.
  • This move by Wamalwa, a known critic of the Kenya Kwanza government, could cause political ripples by potentially aligning him with key figures in President William Ruto's administration, despite stating his intentions are for regional unity.
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Key Highlights

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), is embarking on an early campaign push for the 2027 General Election, positioning himself as a challenger to President William Ruto. He plans to tour Othaya and Kieni constituencies in Nyeri County on Sunday, following previous rallies in the Mt Kenya region where he criticized the current administration.

  • Gachagua accuses the Ruto administration of lacking empathy and implementing "harmful policies."
  • He expressed doubt about President Ruto’s chances for a second term, presenting himself as a viable alternative.
  • Future plans include touring Northern Kenya to address marginalization and listen to local grievances.