
Kenyan President William Ruto is relying on Cabinet secretaries and other government officials to carry the government's message to grassroots communities in the Mount Kenya region, aiming to rebuild support ahead of the 2027 general election. According to Taifa Leo, the strategy seeks to highlight Kenya Kwanza's achievements and counter claims the region has been sidelined since Rigathi Gachagua's removal as deputy president in October 2024. Ruto has acknowledged communication shortcomings have allowed misinformation to spread.
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Leaders supporting the inclusive government held a significant political meeting in Eldoret to endorse President William Ruto for the 2027 elections while also laying the groundwork for his successor in 2032. The gathering included MPs from the Kenya Kwanza coalition and some ODM leaders, who urged Kenyans to give Ruto a second and final term to complete his development projects, claiming that opponents lack alternative policies for the country's progress.
Taifa Leo·July 4, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has signalled a possible political alliance between the Mount Kenya region and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, saying the region is ready to back him if chosen as the joint opposition candidate in the 2027 election. According to Taifa Leo, Gachagua said he is willing to be Sifuna's running mate or have the senator as his deputy, if it helps remove President William Ruto from power.
Taifa Leo·September 7, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Kenyan President William Ruto has said his government is preparing a policy to end the export of raw minerals from the country, requiring companies to invest locally, add value to minerals and create jobs. Speaking in Samburu County, Ruto said he had personally intervened to halt mineral shipments from Magadi. He said the policy would cover all national resources, including oil, gold and rare minerals, declaring that Kenya would no longer sell unprocessed minerals abroad.
Taifa Leo·September 7, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Kenyan MP Ndindi Nyoro, identified by Taifa Leo as leader of the People's Party, has said he is ready to vie for the presidency in 2027 under an opposition coalition, claiming he can defeat President William Ruto. Speaking at public rallies in Kangaita and Mukinduri in Kirinyaga County on Sunday, Nyoro said he deserves to be Kenya's president and pledged that if the coalition selects him as its flagbearer, he will beat Ruto, whom he described as the opposition's common enemy.
Taifa Leo·September 7, 2026 at 3:55 AM
The race for the 2027 presidential election in Kenya is intensifying, with significant behind-the-scenes efforts to select a running mate for President William Ruto. The Kenya Kwanza coalition, led by Ruto, and the opposition coalition, which includes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Kalonzo Musyoka, are both strategizing to find a candidate that will enhance their chances of victory. Unlike previous elections, the selection process is more complex due to shifting political alliances.
Taifa Leo·July 5, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Three offices linked to President William Ruto spent 33 billion Kenyan shillings in the year ending June 2026, the highest amount ever spent by top government officials' offices, according to a new Treasury report cited by Taifa Leo. Spending by the offices of President Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has reached 100.23 billion shillings since Kenya Kwanza took power in 2022, surpassing the 89.9 billion spent under predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta over ten years.
Taifa Leo·September 7, 2026 at 6:55 AM