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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has ditched the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja chairs a Cabinet meeting on July 22, 2026. PHOTO | COURTESYGovernor Sakaja abandoned President William Ruto's party on Monday, and now seeks to successfully vie for a second term with an ODM ticket in the 2027 General Election.At the party's headquarters in Chungwa House, Nairobi, he was welcomed by the ODM Deputy Party...

Sakaja's move comes amid uncertainty over the party he would use to vie for a second term in office as Nairobi governor.Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially ditched the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to join the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party as he prepares to defend his seat in 2027.Sakaja was officially welcomed to ODM on Monday, November 2, by senior party officials, including Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati, at Chungwa House, Nairobi.According to the city boss, he...

Sakaja's move marks a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 polls, following months of speculation over his possible departure from the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA).NAIROBI, Kenya Nov 2 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has officially joined the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), declaring that he will seek re-election on the party’s ticket in the 2027 General Election.The governor has also reaffirmed his support for President William Ruto’s...

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has questioned Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s possible move to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), saying the party should subject him to an extensive interview…Source: People Daily

Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina has addressed claims that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has already been settled on as the presidential candidate for the United Alternative Government.In an interview on Monday, November 2, she said no formal decision had been reached on who would represent the opposition coalition in the presidential race.Maina explained that although Sifuna's name may have been floated as a possible candidate, the discussions had not resulted in a formal agreement or...

Kericho senator and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot has taken a swipe at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna after the latter complained about the poor condition of the road…Source: People Daily

Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi Movement Party leader Edwin Sifuna has accused President William Ruto's administration of withholding major infrastructure project contracts from public scrutiny, promising that the…Source: People Daily

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has proposed Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the opposition's presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election, suggesting…Source: People Daily

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has explained why he failed to attend the launch of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi Movement.Speaking on Sunday, November 1, Malala explained that he had a personal commitment that prevented him from attending the event but continued sharing information about Sifuna’s political ambitions."I didn’t go to the Sifuna party launch because I had a funeral in Trans Nzoia for a very close friend of mine. Even while I was...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced a five-stop tour of the United States targeting Kenyans living in the diaspora under the Linda Mwananchi campaign.According to an update shared on Sunday, November 1, the tour will take Sifuna and the Linda Mwananchi initiative to several American cities, including Allentown, the Washington DC metropolitan area (DMV), Dallas, Houston and Seattle/California.According to the schedule released on the Linda Mwananchi website, the first engagement will...

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna is taking the Linda Mwananchi movement’s political mobilisation to the United States, with a series of diaspora engagements scheduled across five locations between November…Source: People Daily

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malalah has proposed a presidential ticket pairing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to…Source: People Daily