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March 7, 2026
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Ruto’s sustained outreach to Ukambani leaders raises questions over Kalonzo’s influence

Ruto’s sustained outreach to Ukambani leaders raises questions over Kalonzo’s influence

Kalonzo Musyoka faces growing political pressure in Ukambani as Kitui MCAs and regional leaders engage President William Ruto, raising questions about his grip on the region...

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President William Ruto's engagements with leaders from Kitui County are raising questions about Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's influence in the Ukambani region.

  • Forty Kitui Members of the County Assembly met with President Ruto at State House Nairobi to discuss development priorities.
  • Several political heavyweights, including Charity Ngilu and Alfred Mutua, are aligning with or supporting President Ruto's administration, resisting what they describe as the monopolization of Ukambani politics.
  • Emerging political forces like Dr. Augustus Muli's National Liberal Party (NLP) are gaining traction, claiming over half a million registered members.

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