Politics
Sifuna Turns to TEP for 2027 Presidential Push
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has formally unveiled The Equitable Party (TEP) as the vehicle for his 2027 presidential ambition, positioning himself as an independent challenger to President William Ruto outside the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
Why a Gachagua–Sifuna 2027 ticket could shock Kenya’s political order
Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has cautioned Kenyans against dismissing the political possibility of a Rigathi Gachagua–Edwin Sifuna ticket in the 2027 general election, framing it as a scenario that “cannot be underestimated.”
Sifuna vs. The System: Inside the Fight for Kenya's 2027 Ticket
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential ambitions are being tested less by President William Ruto's incumbency and more by a convergence of internal fractures, legal hurdles over party registration, and competing egos within the very opposition movement he helped galvanise.
Oburu Fires Back at Uhuru: If Raila Won in 2022, Why Hand Power to Ruto?
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won Kenya’s 2022 presidential election has reopened a dispute that the Supreme Court had formally settled four years ago. The remarks have now drawn a sharp response from ODM leader Oburu Oginga, who wants Uhuru to explain why his administration facilitated William Ruto’s assumption of power if the former president believed Raila had won.
Gachagua’s 2027 Bid: A Declaration, a Coalition Test, and the Opposition’s Make‑or‑Break Moment
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has moved from behind‑the‑scenes consultations to open campaign mode, declaring that Kenyans have urged him to run for president in 2027 and positioning himself as the opposition’s strongest option to unseat President William Ruto. The statement, delivered as he wrapped up a 55‑day “Wamunyoro” political conclave at his Nyeri home, is less a surprise than a calculated escalation in a crowded and fractious opposition field that is racing to agree on a single candidate before the next election cycle hardens.