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Kenyan Leaders Defect from Ruto's UDA Party Ahead of 2027

Several Kenyan political figures are defecting from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling potential challenges to his re-election campaign just a year before the General Election. The Kenyan government has also announced a comprehensive security strategy to ensure a peaceful and stable 2027 General Election.

Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

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Falling apart: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

Falling apart: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

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Ruto’s UDA loses ground as politicians switch sides and new alliances emerge ahead of 2027

Ruto’s UDA loses ground as politicians switch sides and new alliances emerge ahead of 2027

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Omollo: Government has elaborate security plan for 2027 election

Omollo: Government has elaborate security plan for 2027 election

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Ruto Accuses Uhuru of Funding Opposition Ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of secretly financing the opposition and mobilizing against the current administration. Ruto stated that Uhuru failed in office and is now backing "puppets" to contest against him in the 2027 General Election. The Jubilee Party has responded by criticizing Ruto for repeatedly attacking Kenyatta, accusing his administration of using Kenyatta as a scapegoat instead of addressing governance issues.

Ruto: Uhuru failed in office, now backs ‘puppets’ against me

Ruto: Uhuru failed in office, now backs ‘puppets’ against me

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Ruto accuses Uhuru of financing opposition ahead of 2027

Ruto accuses Uhuru of financing opposition ahead of 2027

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Ruto takes on Uhuru, calls him 'opposition sponsor'

Ruto takes on Uhuru, calls him 'opposition sponsor'

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Pro-Ruto Mt Kenya defectors face Gachagua’s DCP trap

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Pro-Ruto Mt Kenya defectors face Gachagua’s DCP trap

Pro-Ruto politicians in the Mt Kenya region are reportedly facing a dilemma as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sets strict entry criteria for his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) following its recent victory.

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How Kindiki and Mudavadi have been sidelined in Ruto manifesto team

How Kindiki and Mudavadi have been sidelined in Ruto manifesto team

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following a Government Naivasha retreat to begin coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

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Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

Crumbling: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

Several Kenyan political figures are defecting from President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling potential challenges to his re-election campaign just a year before the General Election.

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'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at Ruto

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'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at Ruto

The Jubilee Party has criticized President William Ruto for repeatedly attacking former President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his administration of using Kenyatta as a scapegoat instead of addressing governance issues.

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Parliament passes public participation bill

Parliament passes public participation bill

The National Assembly has passed the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025), establishing a framework for how public participation will be conducted in Kenya going forward.

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How Kindiki and Mudavadi been sidelined in the broad-based committee

How Kindiki and Mudavadi been sidelined in the broad-based committee

A 10-member joint committee has been formed following the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat to initiate coalition talks and develop a common manifesto for the 2027 elections.

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Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law

Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law

President William Ruto's plan to legally enshrine the Beyond Vision 2030 development blueprint is facing criticism from constitutional experts and political commentators.

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Falling apart: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

Falling apart: Leaders flee Ruto party as 2027 political storm gathers

President William Ruto's re-election campaign is facing challenges as UDA experiences significant defections, indicating a shift in political ground just a year before the General Election.

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Ruto: Uhuru failed in office, now backs ‘puppets’ against me

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Ruto: Uhuru failed in office, now backs ‘puppets’ against me

President William Ruto has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of bankrolling the opposition with "puppets" to contest against him in the 2027 General Election, citing Mr. Kenyatta's alleged failure in office.

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Matiang'i roots for unity ahead of next year's polls

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Matiang'i roots for unity ahead of next year's polls

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is calling for unity and respect among leaders as Kenya approaches the 2027 general elections, urging them to focus on development agendas rather than personal attacks.

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Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security ahead of Homa Bay tour

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Interior PS assures Linda Mwananchi of security ahead of Homa Bay tour

Kenya's Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security for their upcoming tour of Homa Bay, emphasizing that all Kenyans have the democratic right to travel anywhere in the country, provided they adhere to the law.

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Mt Kenya's third 'centre of power' emerges

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Mt Kenya's third 'centre of power' emerges

As the 2027 General Election approaches, a third centre of power has emerged in the Mt Kenya region, associated with President William Ruto, to counter the growing influence of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto

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'Walk the talk or resign,' lawyer tells Ruto

Lawyer and political analyst Fanya Mambo Kinuthia has called on President William Ruto to resign if he views the Kenyan Constitution as an impediment to governance.

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Opposition leaders agree to settle differences behind closed doors

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Opposition leaders agree to settle differences behind closed doors

Opposition leaders have agreed to resolve their internal disagreements privately rather than through public disputes.

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What awaits Kenya Kwanza-ODM team on power sharing

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What awaits Kenya Kwanza-ODM team on power sharing

The Kenya Kwanza and ODM alliance is reportedly negotiating power-sharing arrangements for potential government roles and the 2027 election.

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Of Ruto's lofty, unfulfilled promises to youth and a string of fresh ones

Of Ruto's lofty, unfulfilled promises to youth and a string of fresh ones

On International Youth Day, Kenyan youth continue to face unaddressed challenges, with the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto being highlighted as the latest to fall short of its promises.

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More Mt Kenya leaders flee UDA

More Mt Kenya leaders flee UDA

A significant number of Mt Kenya leaders are reportedly leaving the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, signaling a potential shift in regional political alliances ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Decision 2027: Gachagua takes DCP campaigns into politically strategic Nakuru

Decision 2027: Gachagua takes DCP campaigns into politically strategic Nakuru

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is conducting a two-day political tour of Nakuru County to bolster his Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and gauge its national appeal.

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Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027

Ruto : Why national dialogue had to happen before 2027

President William Ruto defended the timing of the launch of a national dialogue on the Vision 2060 economic transformation plan, occurring just one year before the 2027 general elections.

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Ruto's unfulfilled youth promises with Vision 2060 on the horizon

Ruto's unfulfilled youth promises with Vision 2060 on the horizon

As International Youth Day was observed, Kenyan youth continue to face challenges due to unaddressed issues, with the Kenya Kwanza administration under President William Ruto being criticized for failing to fulfill campaign promises.

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Concerns over the delayed reopening of Central Park as Sakaja, KDF differ

Concerns over the delayed reopening of Central Park as Sakaja, KDF differ

Nairobi residents are expressing concern over the prolonged closure of Central Park, which has been shut for renovations for nearly four years. The continued delay has sparked public criticism directed at Governor Johnson Sakaja.

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MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failures

MP Kihara dismisses Ruto's Vision 2060 as a decoy to hide government failures

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has criticized President William Ruto's Vision 2060, labeling it a mere distraction from the current administration's failures.

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Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections

Farouk Kibet to run in 2027 elections

President William Ruto's aide, Farouk Kibet, has declared his intention to vie for the Turbo parliamentary seat in the upcoming 2027 elections.

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Enter the PRM Party, new kid on the block

Enter the PRM Party, new kid on the block

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi launched a new political party, the People’s Renaissance Movement (PRM), on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, amidst calls for political unity and opposition to President William Ruto.

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Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over corruption, security claims

Ruto allies hit back at Gachagua over corruption, security claims

Allies of President William Ruto have fiercely rebutted recent claims made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding corruption and security within the Kenya Kwanza administration.

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Unease as ODM demands DP slot, 50pc share of State posts

Unease as ODM demands DP slot, 50pc share of State posts

Internal discussions within Kenya's broad-based government have been dominated by the Orange Democratic Movement's (ODM) demands for the Deputy President slot and a 50 percent share of state posts in a potential 2027 election pact.

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Crowned but contested? Kindiki coronation and risky bet on Mt Kenya East

Crowned but contested? Kindiki coronation and risky bet on Mt Kenya East

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki was coronated as the Mt Kenya East spokesman by Njuri Ncheke elders on August 7, 2026, a move sparking debate about his 2027 election strategy.

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How President Ruto, Uhuru watered down Vision 2030

How President Ruto, Uhuru watered down Vision 2030

Kenya's long-term development blueprint, Vision 2030, has been significantly weakened by political shifts and financial mismanagement under former President Uhuru Kenyatta and current President William Ruto.

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Gachagua's verdict on Ruto: Four wasted years

Gachagua's verdict on Ruto: Four wasted years

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has delivered a scathing critique of President William Ruto's administration, asserting that the Kenya Kwanza government has failed to deliver on its 2022 campaign promises over the past four years.

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In Baba's footsteps: Unease as Raila Jr ramps up activity in Kibra

In Baba's footsteps: Unease as Raila Jr ramps up activity in Kibra

Raila Odinga Jnr, son of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, is significantly increasing his political activity in Kibra, fueling speculation about a potential run for elective office in 2027.

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