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Uhuru hands Jubilee leadership to Matiang'i
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has formally handed over leadership of the Jubilee Party to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, a move pending ratification by the party's National Delegates Convention, as the party prepares for the 2027 General Election.
Kindiki Undertakes 30-Trip Campaign to Reclaim Mt Kenya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has embarked on an extensive campaign across the Mt Kenya region, undertaking 30 trips to engage with residents and inspect development projects. Kindiki urged his political rivals to show respect for Mt Kenya elders, defending their endorsement of him as the region's political leader ahead of the 2027 General Election. Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has dismissed the recent coronation of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki as the Mt Kenya spokesperson, asserting that former DP Rigathi Gachagua holds that position. Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi expressed confidence that the Mt Kenya East region will fully support President William Ruto's bid for a second term in office. Kindiki announced government plans to construct a new dual carriageway connecting several key towns in the region.
Sifuna, Kalonzo Dispute 'Ukombozi' Party Name in Court
A dispute has erupted between factions of Kalonzo Musyoka and Edwin Sifuna over the use of the name 'Ukombozi' as the political vehicle for the 2027 General Election. The conflict centers on Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's attempt to rebrand the Azimio La Umoja Coalition as The Ukombozi Alliance (TUA), which is reportedly seen as a vehicle for his presidential ambitions in 2027. Several Kenyan political parties, including Wiper, ODM, and UDA, are protesting a planned probe into their operational structures. Additionally, the High Court has upheld the legality of Kenya's national tallying centre while simultaneously restricting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) from altering presidential results declared at the constituency level.
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