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Kenya: Gachagua Says Opposition Has 'Locked' Nairobi Ahead of 2027
Capital FM, 14 September 2026
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the opposition has gained significant political ground in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election. Read more »
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Kenya: Ruto Calls Sifuna, Linda Mwananchi Team 'Fools' Over Housing
Capital FM, 14 September 2026
President William Ruto has hit back at the Linda Mwananchi movement's proposal to allocate units under the government's Affordable Housing Programme to police officers, calling its… Read more »
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Kenya: Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi Tour Barred in Nairobi CBD Over Security Concerns
Capital FM, 13 September 2026
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud has announced the Linda Mwananchi Movement will not be allowed to hold a political activities within Nairobi CBD. Read more »
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Kenya: Battle Over 'Linda Mwananchi' Name Moves to Political Parties Tribunal
Capital FM, 24 August 2026
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal has certified as urgent a case filed by promoters of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, challenging the Registrar of Political Parties' refusal… Read more »
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Kenya: IEBC Sets May 29 Campaign Start Date Amid Early Campaigns
Capital FM, 20 August 2026
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date presidential candidates can formally begin campaigning for the General… Read more »
Kenyan Opposition Claims 'Nairobi is Locked' Ahead of 2027 Polls
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the opposition Linda Mwananchi movement is making strong gains in Nairobi, citing a political rally over the weekend that brought together thousands of people. Gachagua said the mobilization demonstrated the strength of the opposition in the capital, which he described as a key battleground city with about 2.7 million registered voters.
"Things are boiling very nicely, particularly in Nairobi... We will be able to get 2.5 million votes," Gachagua said.
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A parliamentary committee has raised the alarm over the increasing use of gangs in Kenyan politics ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to national security. Across the country, reports have emerged of hired youth groups disrupting public meetings, intimidating political opponents, and clashing with law enforcement.
"If anyone needs security, they should go through
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on Kenyans to "rally behind their new leaders" as he congratulates the winners of Thursday's by-elections in 22 constituencies. In a statement that emphasized unity following pockets of violence during the polls, Kindiki said the government is committed to inclusive development and
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