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Kindiki Asserts DP Position Against ODM Rivals
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared he is "no pushover" and intends to retain his position, asserting the Deputy President seat is not vacant and dismissing ambitions from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). He spoke at an event in Embu County addressing approximately 20,000 grassroots leaders. Separately, Kindiki has dismissed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential ambitions for the 2027 General Election, questioning his development record. Meanwhile, Kindiki is navigating a dual political challenge of maintaining influence in the Mount Kenya region while solidifying his position for the Deputy President seat in the 2027 General Election.
Registrar of Political Parties Under Scrutiny Over Linda Mwananchi Registration
The Registrar of Political Parties, John Cox Lorionokou, is under scrutiny due to a legal dispute surrounding the registration of the Linda Mwananchi Party. Critics fear the office may be influenced by the state to suppress opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. Independent Members of Parliament are also demanding greater recognition and resources within the National Assembly, proposing significant changes to the Standing Orders that would create a formal leadership structure and dedicated spaces for them in Parliament.
