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HomeDaily NewsSunday, August 2, 2026Political Coalitions Shift Ahead of Kenya's 2027 Election - August 2026
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Political Coalitions Shift Ahead of Kenya's 2027 Election - August 2026

The reliance on cash handouts in Kenyan politics is proving ineffective, as demonstrated by the Ol Kalou constituency by-election, signaling a potential shift in electoral strategies. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant national force, is consolidating into a regional stronghold and losing its broad appeal across Kenya. In a related development, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed rumors of talks with President William Ruto, urging opposition parties to unite against the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, shocking revelations from MPs and Senators indicate they received bribes to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, exposing widespread corruption in the 13th Parliament.

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When cash politics turns against politicians

When cash politics turns against politicians

The article discusses how the traditional reliance on cash handouts in Kenyan politics is proving to be an ineffective strategy, as demonstrated by the recent Ol Kalou constituency by-election.

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The article discusses how the traditional reliance on cash handouts in Kenyan politics is proving to be an ineffective strategy, as demonstrated by the recent Ol Kalou constituency by-election.

  • The use of huge amounts of cash by candidates does not guarantee votes.
  • The Ol Kalou constituency by-election serves as a recent example of this trend.
  • Candidates often use cash to attract crowds and create a perception of popularity, but this tactic is no longer consistently successful.
Sunday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Fading Orange: How ODM's national dream is shrinking into a regional fortress

Fading Orange: How ODM's national dream is shrinking into a regional fortress

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant national political force, appears to be consolidating into a regional stronghold, losing its broad appeal across Kenya.

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), once a dominant national political force, appears to be consolidating into a regional stronghold, losing its broad appeal across Kenya.

  • Once a pan-Kenyan party with branches from the Coast to North Eastern Kenya, ODM's national reach is reportedly diminishing.
  • Key figures include party leader Oburu Oginga and founding leader Raila Odinga.
  • The article suggests the party's national dream is shrinking into a regional fortress, impacting its influence beyond traditional strongholds.
Sunday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

House of bribes

House of bribes

Shocking revelations from Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators suggest they received bribes to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, exposing widespread corruption in the 13th Parliament.

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Shocking revelations from Members of Parliament (MPs) and Senators suggest they received bribes to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, exposing widespread corruption in the 13th Parliament.

  • Allegations point to bribery as a motive for impeaching the former Deputy President.
  • Key figures involved include MPs, Senators, and the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
  • This situation highlights the alarming extent of corruption within the Kenyan Parliament.
Saturday 7:22 PMNation PoliticsFirst

Kalonzo: I cannot work with Ruto

Kalonzo: I cannot work with Ruto

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed rumors of engaging in talks with President William Ruto, urging opposition parties to unite against the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed rumors of engaging in talks with President William Ruto, urging opposition parties to unite against the Kenya Kwanza administration ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • Kalonzo Musyoka emphasized that his focus is on presenting a united opposition to unseat the current government.
  • He criticized the Kenya Kwanza administration for alleged corruption and unfulfilled promises to the poor, youth, and "mama mboga".
  • Musyoka also cautioned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against election rigging, stating that Kenyans and "Gen Z" will stream results live.
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