Mukhisa Kituyi lands in Linda Mwananchi camp as 2027 politics heat up
Sifuna welcomed the former Cabinet minister to the movement, describing him as a valuable addition to the opposition-backed outfit.
Sifuna welcomed the former Cabinet minister to the movement, describing him as a valuable addition to the opposition-backed outfit.
Those seeking the governor’s position will pay Sh50,000 under the general category, while women, youth and persons with disabilities will pay Sh25,000.
Speaking in an interview on NTV on Monday, the Homa Bay Town legislator said the movement's visibility was largely being amplified through the media and social media rather than reflecting strong grassroots support.
In a statement on Sunday, the Democratic Party leader urged political leaders to avoid using ethnicity as a tool for political mobilisation, saying no community should be threatened or discouraged from exercising its constitutional right to vote.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Gachoka argued that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna currently offered the opposition its strongest option, saying his support in Western Kenya could be combined with the Mount Kenya vote under former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to create a formidable electoral coalition.
Speaking during a community engagement with Kenyans in Spokane, Washington, Gachagua said he was open to stepping aside from his own presidential ambitions if his colleagues concluded that another candidate was better placed to win.
The Laikipia legislator said Kenya has a large number of young people looking for ways to earn a living and should therefore ensure they are not pushed out of small-scale trade by foreign competitors.
The leaders from Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Isiolo said the region would remain within the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and work to retain the current administration before pursuing its own claim to the presidency.
The senator took issue with what he called the “Mambo Matatu, pack and go” approach, saying the practice could create an environment where businesses are unsure whether their investments will remain secure.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Friday, Naituli described the proposed separation of Mount Kenya East and Mount Kenya West as a political project driven by leaders seeking relevance rather than a reflection of the region's social history
Speaking on Radio Generation on Thursday, the senator claimed Nyoro was deliberately groomed while Gachagua was still in office, saying the Kiharu MP was used to weaken the Deputy President’s position.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson said journalists and the public have a responsibility to question sweeping statements by politicians, warning that misinformation and disinformation were becoming a growing challenge as internet and social media use expands