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Ndindi Nyoro Breaks Ranks With UDA to Form Peoples' Party of Kenya
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has officially broken ranks with President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unveiling his new political vehicle, the Peoples' Party of Kenya (PPK), and declaring his intention to work with opposition leaders. The move draws parallels to former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth's past political shifts according to political analysts. Separately, former Kilifi County ODM chairman Teddy Mwambire has joined the People's Renaissance Movement party (PRM), where he has been appointed its national chairman and a founder member, marking another significant party switch in Kenya's political landscape.
Matiang'i Vows to Crush Goons as Homa Bay Violence Intensifies
Jubilee Party presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i has pledged to eliminate goons if elected president, expressing embarrassment over the current state of leadership. This comes as violent disruptions in Homa Bay County resulted in casualties and property destruction, prompting the ODM faction Linda Mwananchi to unveil a comprehensive strategy to combat political intolerance and violence. Meanwhile, Khassim Abdi, known as 'Commander,' who is at the centre of youth political mobilisation in Homa Bay Town, was arrested on August 4, 2026, leading to significant street protests demanding his release.
