Developing: Gachagua, Matiang'i share stage at Wiper NDC
Politics
By
Ndungu Gachane
| Oct 10, 2025
The Wiper Democratic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka at National Delegate Congress on October 10, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
Members of the United Opposition are attending the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) National Delegates Conference (NDC) at Uhuru Park, Nairobi.
The leaders in attendance include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Martha Karua of People’s Liberation Party (PLP), Eugene Wamalwa of Democratic Action Party–Kenya (DAP–K), and former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i (a member of Jubilee Party), among others.
WPF leader Kalonzo Musyoka, who is hosting his coalition counterparts, is presiding over the NDC proceedings, which include ratifying the National Executive Council’s decision to rename the party from Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF).
Delegates have also approved amendments to the party constitution, including the creation of additional leadership positions to accommodate more members following the rebranding.
READ MORE
Lokedi blames fatigue for poor show in Delhi
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
Continental summit to press for shift from aid to self-financing
Inside the Sh9m Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Omanga gifted son
Residents lynch two suspected motorcycle thieves, torch vehicle
The National Assembly resumes sittings...
Bill seeks to boost accountability of school resources
World Bank, AfDB in pact to connect 300m with electricity
Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of delaying peace
'He will not vie for president': Wangamati tears into Wetang'ula's 2032 ambition
Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti at Wiper’s NDC at Uhuru Park Nairobi on October 10, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]
The party’s legal counsel, Ndegwa Njiru, said the rebranding reflects the current political climate.
“The party has started a journey of revolution. We want to align with what is happening in the country,” Njiru said.
During the meeting, WPF delegates passed a resolution that made Kalonzo as the party's Presidential bearer in the 2027 General Election.
Opposition leaders at the event have called for unity within the coalition to strengthen efforts to unseat President William Ruto.