Khalwale to shelve UPM, run for Kakamega governor on Sifuna’s party

Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has said he will shelve his United Patriotic Movement (UPM) party and run for governor of Kakamega County on the political party to be used by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in the 2027 General Election. Khalwale made the announcement on Friday, October 2, 2026, as political parties and movements continue to […]

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