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Politicians dust off old parties to lure Coast vote in 2027

Politicians dust off old parties to lure Coast vote in 2027

Kanu-era LDP, FPK, Federal Party and Kadu Asili are among the parties being revived.

Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana, former Transport Minister Chirau Makwere and EALA MP Suleiman Shahbal.

Siaya Governor James Orengo is courting Coast leaders in a bid to revive the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of the 2027 General Election, vowing that the party will field candidates for all elective positions, including the presidency.

The move comes as a number of politicians in the Coast region revive dormant parties and form new ones, seeking independent platforms to contest in the next elections and negotiate political alliances.

Two Opposition leaders to reactivate negotiations over who should face Ruto in 2027.

Ruto accuses opposition leaders of spreading propaganda to mobilise political support.

Bolsonaro led the election's first round but lost in the runoff by over four million votes, rattling Brazilian financial markets.

Opposition leaders warn that proposed changes could weaken transparency ahead of 2027 polls.

Langata, Lavington, Kileleshwa, Kilimani, Ngong Road, Kibera and Jamhuri are among the affected areas.

Governor Sakaja demands answers from Kamukunji police over suspects' release on bail as families await news of missing relatives.

Four families whose children completed cancer treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital share stories of fear, loss, resilience and hope; and the moment their children rang the bell

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