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June 30, 2026
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Nomination fall-out test for big parties

Nomination fall-out test for big parties

Some of the parties have started witnessing defections over fears of manipulated party primaries...

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Kenya's major political parties, including UDA, ODM, Wiper, and Ford Kenya, are facing internal turmoil as party primaries for the 2027 elections approach. Aspirants are demanding free and fair nominations amidst fears of favoritism and manipulated outcomes.

  • Key figures like Kalonzo Musyoka and Moses Wetang’ula are under pressure, with accusations of endorsing certain aspirants.
  • Notable disputes include Cornel Rasanga's threat to defect from ODM if Oburu Oginga is favored, and Patrick Makau's challenge to Wavinya Ndeti's potential re-endorsement by Wiper.
  • Parties like UDA and DCP have issued repeated assurances of credible nominations, while ODM is reportedly exploring models similar to South Africa's ANC to ensure fairness.

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