Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) party is set to change its party name ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a special issue of the Gazette Notice dated June 30, 2025, Registrar of Political Parties Ann Nderitu stated that WDM intends to change its name to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF).
“IN EXERCISE of the power conferred by section 20(1)(a) of the Political Parties Act, the Registrar of Political Parties gives notice that Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) intends to change its party name to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF),” the notice read in part.
Written submissions
Nderitu further invited members of the public who might have written submissions concerning the intended change to deposit them with the Registrar of Political Parties within seven days from the date of the publication of the notice.
Any person who would like to make further enquiries has been urged to make them through the registrar’s offices at Lion Place along Waiyaki Way.
“Any person with written submissions concerning the intended change by the political party shall, within seven (7) days from the date of this publication, deposit them with the Registrar of Political Parties. Further enquiries can be made through the Registrar’s Offices, P.O. Box 1131-00606, Lion Place, Waiyaki Way, 4th Floor, from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.,” Nderitu stated.
Kalonzo’s 2027 game plan
Kalonzo has since backed himself as the best-suited candidate to send President William Ruto home in the 2027 polls.
The former VP, while commenting on how the opposition will come to a consensus on one candidate, expressed optimism they will successfully cross that bridge when the time comes.
Kalonzo emphasised that national unity will take precedence during the negotiations.
“I am confident we will cross that bridge when the time comes. I have made public my stance on this, and I’m confident we will reach an agreement guided by a very important consideration of our unity,” he stated in an interview with Kameme TV on Monday, June 30, 2025.
The ranking member of the People’s Loyal Opposition Coalition recounted shelving his presidential dreams in support of an alternative candidate. He, however, reiterated that his candidacy will be a winning ticket for the opposition.
“I believe it is the aspiration of many, and that my partners will see that too and make a decision. If I get the ticket, then Ruto will be a one-term president. I believe if we want Ruto home, I should get the ticket,” he added.
