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Weekly Citizen front page Sept 21 reports new poll shows Sifuna overtakes Ruto as Kalonzo gains, backed by Politrack Africa poll Sifuna 56.3% vs Ruto 43.7% with 123K voters, plus Bobea, TIFA and Infotrak polls showing Sifuna surge.
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SIFUNA'S NEW PARTY: Sifuna's New Party Plans Face Setback as Registrar Rejects Ukombozi Name
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna plans to launch Ukombozi People's Party (UPP) on October 3, 2026 as his new vehicle for 2027, Taifa Leo reports, after Linda Mwananchi registration faced legal setback.
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Sifuna’s Rise Faces New Test as Opposition Scrambles to Build 2027 Political Vehicle
Weekly Citizen front page Sept 21 reports new poll shows Sifuna overtakes Ruto as Kalonzo gains, backed by Politrack Africa poll Sifuna 56.3% vs Ruto 43.7% with 123K voters, plus Bobea, TIFA and Infotrak polls showing Sifuna surge.
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SIFUNA'S NEW PARTY: Sifuna's New Party Plans Face Setback as Registrar Rejects Ukombozi Name
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Sifuna’s Rise Faces New Test as Opposition Scrambles to Build 2027 Political Vehicle
Weekly Citizen front page Sept 21 reports new poll shows Sifuna overtakes Ruto as Kalonzo gains, backed by Politrack Africa poll Sifuna 56.3% vs Ruto 43.7% with 123K voters, plus Bobea, TIFA and Infotrak polls showing Sifuna surge.
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