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Ruto Concludes Three-Day Tour of Kajiado County

President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Kajiado County by commissioning and announcing numerous development projects, while making political overtures in a region traditionally leaning towards the opposition. At the same time, his administration is deploying technocrats to the Mt Kenya region to bolster support for his 2027 re-election bid by highlighting government achievements and countering misinformation. In a separate development, Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), unveiled a 100-day plan for a hypothetical opposition government, focusing on reforms requiring political goodwill rather than extensive financial resources.

Ruto wraps up three-day tour of Kajiado with development projects

Ruto wraps up three-day tour of Kajiado with development projects

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Ruto turns to technocrats in Mt Kenya battle

Ruto turns to technocrats in Mt Kenya battle

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Gachagua unveils opposition’s first 100-day plan

Gachagua unveils opposition’s first 100-day plan

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New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open

New poll puts Ruto ahead but leaves race for 2027 open

A new poll by Bobea Report indicates President William Ruto would lead if elections were held today, but the race for 2027 remains open with a significant number of undecided voters.

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Former MP elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson

Former MP elected Murang'a branch Jubilee Party chairperson

Former Mathioya MP Peter Kimari has been elected the new chairperson of the Jubilee Party Murang'a branch. He succeeds Njuguna Mubea, who resigned to join the People's Party of Kenya.

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Gachagua unveils opposition’s first 100-day plan

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Gachagua unveils opposition’s first 100-day plan

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), has unveiled a 100-day plan for a hypothetical opposition government, focusing on reforms requiring political goodwill rather than extensive financial resources.

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Ruto turns to technocrats in Mt Kenya battle

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Ruto turns to technocrats in Mt Kenya battle

President William Ruto's administration is deploying technocrats to the Mt Kenya region to bolster support for his 2027 re-election bid by highlighting government achievements and countering misinformation.

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Ruto wraps up three-day tour of Kajiado with development projects

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Ruto wraps up three-day tour of Kajiado with development projects

President William Ruto concluded a three-day tour of Kajiado County by commissioning and announcing numerous development projects, while also making political overtures in a region traditionally leaning towards the opposition.

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Isiolo youth call for political tolerance ahead of elections

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Isiolo youth call for political tolerance ahead of elections

A section of Isiolo youth, operating under the umbrella body Jeshi Ya Lami, are calling for political tolerance and accountability ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Sifuna wave jolts Ruto men in Western

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Sifuna wave jolts Ruto men in Western

Kenya's Western region is witnessing intensified political activity as top government officials scramble to consolidate support for President William Ruto's UDA party amidst a rising wave of influence from Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and his Linda Mwananchi movement.

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The war within: Ruto allies in power struggle with ministers

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The war within: Ruto allies in power struggle with ministers

A growing power struggle is emerging within President William Ruto’s camp, as top government officials clash with politicians in a supremacy battle that could jeopardize his re-election campaign.

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Nyoro urges opposition to unite, pick one presidential candidate

Nyoro urges opposition to unite, pick one presidential candidate

Kiharu MP and People's Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro has urged the opposition to unite and select a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

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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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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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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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Gachagua: I have no problem deputising Sifuna

Gachagua: I have no problem deputising Sifuna

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his readiness to deputise Edwin Sifuna, the Linda Mwananchi leader, in a potential 2027 bid to unseat President William Ruto.

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Ndindi Nyoro: I have what it takes to send Ruto home

Ndindi Nyoro: I have what it takes to send Ruto home

Ndindi Nyoro, leader of the People's Party of Kenya, has declared his ambition to be the opposition's presidential candidate and challenged President William Ruto in the upcoming General Election.

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Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027

Gachagua say he is ready to deputize Sifuna in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his willingness to serve as the running mate to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 presidential election, should Sifuna emerge as the strongest opposition candidate against President William Ruto.

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Joho, Wanga rally support for Ruto to ensure equitable resource distribution

Joho, Wanga rally support for Ruto to ensure equitable resource distribution

Leaders allied with Kenya's broad-based government, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho and ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga, are urging residents of Tana River County to support President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his efforts to ensure equitable resource distribution.

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Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports

Ruto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports

President William Ruto has announced a new government policy that will stop Kenya from exporting raw minerals, aiming to boost local processing and value addition.

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Babu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leaders

Babu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leaders

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino announced plans to unveil a new political party, Linda Mwananchi, aimed at challenging the ODM party's dominance and uniting like-minded leaders to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua opens door for Sifuna-Mt Kenya alliance in 2027

Gachagua opens door for Sifuna-Mt Kenya alliance in 2027

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has indicated a willingness to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the opposition's joint presidential candidate in 2027, even proposing himself as a running mate.

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Atellah courted for Lang'ata seat as youths push 2027 bid

Atellah courted for Lang'ata seat as youths push 2027 bid

Dr Davji Atellah, the Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU), is being urged by over 1,000 youths to run for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

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Key meetings, donor talks lined up as Gachagua begins US political tour

Key meetings, donor talks lined up as Gachagua begins US political tour

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has begun a 45-day political tour of the United States aimed at mobilizing support and securing financial partnerships.

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Inside Sifuna, Orengo truce ahead of key Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

Inside Sifuna, Orengo truce ahead of key Linda Mwananchi Nairobi rally

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo have met to quell rising tensions within the Linda Mwananchi political movement ahead of a crucial Nairobi rally.

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Political honcho in debt after fundraiser fails miserably

Political honcho in debt after fundraiser fails miserably

Several prominent Kenyan figures are facing financial and reputational challenges, with a politician's fundraiser failing to cover expenses and a former MP evicted over rent arrears.

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From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war

From Ruto's exploitation claims to Gachagua's business allegations; The Soda ash war

President William Ruto has accused Tata Chemicals of exploiting Kenyans and ordered the closure of its operations, intending to grant the license to a new company. This move has sparked controversy, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alleging that the President aims to replace the company with a Chinese investor for his own commercial interests.

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Atellah courted to challenge Jalang'o for Lang'ata seat

Atellah courted to challenge Jalang'o for Lang'ata seat

More than 1,000 Lang'ata youths are urging KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to challenge incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o) for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.

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Soda ash war: Ruto's exploitation claims, Gachagua's business allegations

Soda ash war: Ruto's exploitation claims, Gachagua's business allegations

President William Ruto has branded Tata Chemicals ‘criminals’ who have been exploiting Kenyans.

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Scramble for Maa region: Ruto, opposition lock horns in bid to succeed Raila

Scramble for Maa region: Ruto, opposition lock horns in bid to succeed Raila

President William Ruto and the opposition are actively competing for the crucial Maa vote in anticipation of the upcoming 2027 general election.

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2027 gamble: Politicians abandon ‘safe’ seats for bigger posts

2027 gamble: Politicians abandon ‘safe’ seats for bigger posts

Kenyan politicians are making high-stakes gambles for the 2027 elections, abandoning secure positions for potentially more powerful roles that also carry a greater risk of defeat.

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Mudavadi accuses opposition of plot to discredit IEBC, rallies Western to back Ruto in 2027

Mudavadi accuses opposition of plot to discredit IEBC, rallies Western to back Ruto in 2027

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused the opposition of plotting to discredit the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and urged Western Kenya leaders to rally behind President William Ruto for the 2027 General Election.

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Mudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 poll

Mudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 poll

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of undermining confidence in the 2027 General Election by attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

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