Wiper Dismisses Claims of Government Deal, Reaffirms Opposition Commitment
“I am the one who initiated the talks with Johnstone Muthama. At no time has he met our party leader to persuade him to join the government. We have met twice, once at a hotel in Nairobi and again at my home,” Kamau said...
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Wiper Party Chairman Jamleck Kamau has vehemently denied reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is planning to join the current government, calling the claims government propaganda.
- Wiper Party, a key member of the united opposition, is actively consolidating its position for the 2027 General Election.
- Jamleck Kamau stated that he personally initiated discussions with Parliamentary Service Commission Chairperson Johnstone Muthama and that these talks were not about persuading Musyoka to join the government.
- The party remains committed to building a strong opposition alliance to challenge President William Ruto in the upcoming elections.
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Opposition Leaders Navigate Alliances Amid Political Realignments - October 2026
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned the Mt Kenya region against repeating their perceived mistake of the 2022 General Election, while dismissing accusations from President William Ruto and allies that he is a sponsor of the opposition. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna attended the funeral service of Martha Karua's father in Kirinyaga County. Martha Karua, PLP leader, shared advice she claims to have received from her late father regarding navigating political alliances and warned male politicians not to underestimate women in the political arena. Wiper Party Chairman Jamleck Kamau denied reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka is planning to join the current government, calling the claims government propaganda. ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna rejected overtures from Dr. Boni Khalwale and Governor Natembeya, signaling his focus on his political trajectory ahead of the 2027 general election.
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