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July 5, 2026
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Khalwale’s new UPM party to house rebels from major outfits

Khalwale’s new UPM party to house rebels from major outfits

The outfit is expected to attract ODM leaders who have fallen out with the Oburu-led faction...

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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has confirmed his association with the newly registered political party, the United Patriotic Movement (UPM), positioning it as a haven for political dissidents from major parties.

  • The UPM is expected to attract "rebels" from parties including ODM, DAP-Kenya, UDA, and Ford Kenya.
  • Senator Khalwale, currently elected on a UDA ticket, plans to contest the Kakamega governorship in 2027 on a UPM ticket.
  • The party aims to attract experienced leaders championing a "one term agenda" and advocating for national interests, with aspirations to represent over four million votes from the Western region by 2027.

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