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Sifuna Accuses President Ruto of Panic Mode Over Declining Support

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies of being in "panic mode" due to declining political support, particularly noting hostility towards the president's allies in Western Kenya. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated his intention to defend his position amidst calls from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the running mate role. The funeral of Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, on August 21, 2026, became a political battleground with leaders clashing over the 2027 elections and the future of Western Kenya. These developments highlight intensifying political tensions as various factions position themselves ahead of the 2027 general election.

Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode

Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode

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Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position

Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position

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Khalwale wife’s funeral turns into Sifuna, 2027 political showdown

Khalwale wife’s funeral turns into Sifuna, 2027 political showdown

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Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode
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Sifuna: The president and his allies are in panic mode

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto and his allies of being in "panic mode" due to declining political support, particularly noting hostility towards the president's allies in Western Kenya.

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Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position
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Kindiki pushes back, says he will defend his position

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has stated his intention to defend his position amidst calls from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for the running mate role.

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Pangas and goons: How humble farm tool became a weapon of choice
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Pangas and goons: How humble farm tool became a weapon of choice

An intelligence report reveals that at least 500 machetes were distributed to youths during violent clashes in Homa Bay County on Sunday, August 16, highlighting the growing use of the farm tool as a weapon of intimidation.

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Khalwale wife’s funeral turns into Sifuna, 2027 political showdown
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Khalwale wife’s funeral turns into Sifuna, 2027 political showdown

The funeral of Gloria Sekeiyan Khalwale, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, on August 21, 2026, became a political battleground with leaders clashing over the 2027 elections and the future of Western Kenya.

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Gachagua to Ruto: Bring Scotland Yard, FBI to probe MP Ng’eno death
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Gachagua to Ruto: Bring Scotland Yard, FBI to probe MP Ng’eno death

Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Gachagua has urged President William Ruto to involve Scotland Yard and the FBI in investigating the helicopter crash that killed former MP Johana Ng’eno and five others on February 28.

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Ruto allies forced to declare support for Sifuna at Khalwale wife's funeral
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Ruto allies forced to declare support for Sifuna at Khalwale wife's funeral

At the funeral of Gloria Sekeiyan, wife of Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, Ruto allies were compelled to publicly declare support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna before being allowed to speak.

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DP Kindiki asserts UDA dominance, dismisses Gachagua’s DCP as ‘visionless’ party
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DP Kindiki asserts UDA dominance, dismisses Gachagua’s DCP as ‘visionless’ party

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki asserted the dominance of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), dismissing other political parties, including Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), as 'visionless' and lacking grassroots presence.

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Will Nderitu Muriithi manage to swim against the dominant DCP wave in Laikipia
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Will Nderitu Muriithi manage to swim against the dominant DCP wave in Laikipia

Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi has announced his bid for the Laikipia governor's seat under the Kenya Reform Party (KRP) ticket.

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Gachagua's Emurua Dikirr tour faces challenges amid heightened tension
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Gachagua's Emurua Dikirr tour faces challenges amid heightened tension

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's planned visit to Emurua Dikirr Constituency on Friday, August 21, has generated significant political tension and raised concerns about potential confrontations.

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Ruto moves to mend ties with the church a year to elections
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Ruto moves to mend ties with the church a year to elections

A year before the next general elections, President William Ruto is reportedly making efforts to mend his relationship with the church, which was a significant support base during his 2022 campaign but has since become strained.

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From police to DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament: Why Kenyans are on their own
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From police to DCI, IPOA, NCIC and Parliament: Why Kenyans are on their own

Kenyans are left feeling unprotected as political violence and disruption of public gatherings occur with little to no intervention from mandated institutions. Incidents have resulted in injuries and fatalities, highlighting a perceived failure of oversight.

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Kenya Kwanza allies unsettled by ODM's power-sharing demands
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Kenya Kwanza allies unsettled by ODM's power-sharing demands

Tensions are rising within Kenya's broad-based government following the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM)'s demands for significant power-sharing arrangements to support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid.

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Election 2027: State officials mobilised to defend Ruto’s record
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Election 2027: State officials mobilised to defend Ruto’s record

In preparation for the 2027 General Election, President William Ruto's administration has mobilized state officials to proactively communicate government achievements and policies.

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Nyoro’s break with Ruto redraws 2027 opposition map
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Nyoro’s break with Ruto redraws 2027 opposition map

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has declared President William Ruto his "number one enemy" and vowed to unite the opposition for the 2027 general election. Nyoro, who recently joined the Peoples’ Party of Kenya (PPK), is positioning himself as a key figure in the emerging ‘Wantam’ movement.

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Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence
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Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence

Kenya is facing a crisis as state agencies have failed to prevent and address political violence, disruption of public gatherings, and by-elections that have resulted in injuries and deaths.

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Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation
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Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliation

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is initiating high-level talks to forge a partnership between the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and Wiper Patriotic Front, aiming to strengthen the mountain region's influence within the United Opposition.

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ODM power sharing demands unsettle Kenya Kwanza allies
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ODM power sharing demands unsettle Kenya Kwanza allies

Tensions are rising within Kenya's broad-based government as the ODM party has set demanding conditions for its support of President William Ruto's re-election.

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Wetang'ula warns against political goonism ahead of 2027 polls
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Wetang'ula warns against political goonism ahead of 2027 polls

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has issued a stern warning against political goonism and violence as Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election.

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Gachagua tests Ruto’s grip on Rift Valley in planned Emurua Dikirr tour
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Gachagua tests Ruto’s grip on Rift Valley in planned Emurua Dikirr tour

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plans a defiant tour of Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County on Friday, testing President William Ruto's grip on the Rift Valley region.

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Broken system: Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence
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Broken system: Kenyans on their own as state agencies fail to curb political violence

Kenya is facing a crisis of political violence, with independent state agencies failing to curb incidents that have resulted in injuries and deaths. Citizens are left to fend for themselves as institutions meant to ensure safety and order are not effectively intervening.

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Narok North Turns into a Political Battlefield as 2027 Race Takes Shape
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Narok North Turns into a Political Battlefield as 2027 Race Takes Shape

The Narok North constituency is gearing up for a fiercely contested parliamentary race in the 2027 General Election, shaping up as a battle for party influence, local alliances, and generational change.

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Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate
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Governor Mutai challenges DG to political duel as he picks new running mate

Kericho Governor Erick Mutai has declared his political partnership with his deputy, Eng Fred Kirui, over and challenged him to a duel in the 2027 General Election, naming Finance executive Jackson Rop as his new running mate.

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Jubilee Women Back Matiang'i in 'Kenya We Want' Campaign, Fault Government Promises
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Jubilee Women Back Matiang'i in 'Kenya We Want' Campaign, Fault Government Promises

Jubilee Party women leaders have launched a nationwide campaign, "The Kenya We Want," to unite seven million women and address pressing national issues, while also faulting the government for unfulfilled promises.

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Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base
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Inside Ruto's, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base

Kenya's political landscape is shifting as President Ruto and the opposition vie for influence in the Coastal region, traditionally a stronghold of Raila Odinga.

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From Gachagua to Duale: Inside NCIC's widening hate speech net
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From Gachagua to Duale: Inside NCIC's widening hate speech net

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is expanding its investigation into alleged hate speech and ethnic profiling, with several prominent politicians summoned for questioning as Kenya approaches the 2027 election cycle.

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Opposition sets October 9 date for People’s Forum to guard 2027 election
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Opposition sets October 9 date for People’s Forum to guard 2027 election

Kenyan opposition leaders have announced a People’s Forum on Electoral Preparedness scheduled for October 9, aiming to unite various groups and prevent violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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County political feuds force governors to rethink running mates
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County political feuds force governors to rethink running mates

Several Kenyan governors seeking re-election are facing challenges finding new running mates due to strained relationships with their current deputies, impacting their campaigns for the 2027 General Election.

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Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move
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Ndindi Nyoro gambles as DCP mistrusts his move

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has reportedly switched allegiance from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the People’s Party of Kenya (PPK), a move that has drawn comparisons to a past political gamble in Mt Kenya.

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Ruto, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base
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Ruto, opposition scramble for share of Raila's Coast base

Following the political vacuum left by the late Raila Odinga, both President Ruto's administration and the opposition are actively vying to gain influence within his former strongholds in the Coastal region.

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Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election
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Opposition renews push to keep Smartmatic out of 2027 election

Kenya's opposition is renewing its campaign to prevent Smartmatic from being involved in the 2027 General Election, signaling early battles over the technology that will manage the vote.

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