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HomeDaily NewsMonday, September 7, 2026Former Ruto Ally Bishop Wanjiru Joins Opposition, Targets Nairobi Governor - September 2026
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Former Ruto Ally Bishop Wanjiru Joins Opposition, Targets Nairobi Governor - September 2026

Former President William Ruto ally, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, has announced her intention to vie for the Nairobi governor seat in the 2027 General Election, joining the opposition. This marks a significant defection from the Ruto camp. Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto of orchestrating the 2027 political landscape to evade responsibility for Kenya's substantial debt, with both stories emerging on the same day with nearly identical content.

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Monday 9:02 AMNation Politics

Bishop Wanjiru’s return: Ex-Ruto ally joins opposition, targets Nairobi governor

Bishop Wanjiru’s return: Ex-Ruto ally joins opposition, targets Nairobi governor

Former President William Ruto ally, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, has announced her intention to vie for the Nairobi governor seat in the 2027 General Election, joining the opposition.

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Former President William Ruto ally, Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, has announced her intention to vie for the Nairobi governor seat in the 2027 General Election, joining the opposition.

  • Bishop Margaret Wanjiru will run on the Kenya Moja Movement Party (K1) ticket.
  • She has declared her intention to work with opposition leaders to form an alternative government, starting with Nairobi.
  • This move follows her resignation as chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Commission, a position appointed by President Ruto.
Monday 6:30 AMStandard PoliticsFirst

Wanjigi: Uhuru, Ruto plot 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning

Wanjigi: Uhuru, Ruto plot 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning

Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto are orchestrating 2027 political maneuvers to evade responsibility for Kenya's significant national debt.

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Key Highlights

Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his successor William Ruto are orchestrating 2027 political maneuvers to evade responsibility for Kenya's significant national debt.

  • The country's debt stands at a staggering Sh13.3 trillion.
  • Key figures accused are Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto.
  • Wanjigi positions himself as a defender of tax justice and economic liberation.
Monday 8:00 AMStandard Politics

Jimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning

Jimi Wanjigi: UhuRuto plotting 2027 politics to escape debt reckoning

Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto of orchestrating the 2027 political landscape to evade responsibility for Kenya's substantial debt.

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Key Highlights

Safina party leader Jimmy Wanjigi has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto of orchestrating the 2027 political landscape to evade responsibility for Kenya's substantial debt.

  • Kenya's debt burden stands at approximately Sh13.3 trillion.
  • Key figures involved are former President Uhuru Kenyatta and President William Ruto.
  • Wanjigi positions himself as a tax justice defender and warns of continued political contests between the two leaders.
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