Tag: Kalonzo Musyoka

The Nyanza Arithmetics: President Ruto Storms Nyanza as Opposition Fractures and Uhuru Repositions

President William Ruto’s aggressive push into the Nyanza region is reshaping the region’s political arithmetic, as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders embrace his tour and turn once-hostile ground into a stage for cooperation and quiet realignment. The inroads into the region are coming at a time when the Linda Mwananchi opposition movement is grappling with […]...

Azimio Set for Rebrand as ODM Rolls Out Month-Long Raila Tribute

United Opposition leaders under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition umbrella have moved to rebrand the outfit into a more inclusive coalition party, as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) dedic...

10 Jul 2026

The Elusive Opposition Candidate

The United Opposition is facing internal divisions over the process for selecting and announcing its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Co-principals Justin Muturi and Marth...

28 Apr 2026

The Coalition That Hasn’t Started, And Is Already in Trouble

The political theatrics between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) this past week have been revealing. Beyond the headlines, the f...

6 Feb 2026

Kalonzo Takes the Helm: Azimio’s Make-or-Break Gamble for Kenya’s 2027 Opposition

In a move that has brought excitement to Kenya’s political landscape, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed as the new party leader of the Azimio la Umoja One...

19 Dec 2025

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round Up: Issue No. 49 of 2025

Kenya Ex-Machakos Senator Muthama Warns Kalonzo Against Tribal Coalitions Ahead Of 2027 Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has warned Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other political figure...

9 Oct 2025

Power Play in the United Opposition: Gachagua’s Grassroots Push Vs Matiang’i’s Silent Strategy

Two of the leading opposition figures, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, are competing for dominance, which risks undermining the vis...

18 Jul 2025

All Eyes on Mini Polls as Kenya’s 2027 Campaign Season Unofficially Kicks Off

Kenya is preparing for high-stakes mini polls across 22 electoral positions, including six parliamentary and one senatorial seat, which are emerging as a political litmus test ahead of the 2027 genera...

15 Nov 2024

Kalonzo in Talks with Gachagua in Bid to ‘Build Strong Coalition’

On Thursday, Kalonzo Musyoka confirmed he was in talks with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, describing it as a move to “build a strong coalition.” Responding to questions abou...

30 Aug 2024

Will the opposition soldier on without Raila Odinga?

Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s time in local politics is over for now, as his focus turns to his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. Odinga has been a significant...

18 Jul 2024

Gen Z protests on uncertain Terrain: What comes next?

The current political climate is as uncertain as the ground was on 16th July at around 9.30 pm when a 4.2 magnitude tremor shook the country. President William Ruto has made efforts to address some of...