Published on July 2, 2025 by Agencies for Kenya Online News
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The Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) party led by former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has officially changed its name to Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) from the founding name per a Kenya Gazette notice published by the Registrar of Political Parties.
This will be third time by Musyoka a co-principal of the opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance of rebranding by changing the name of his party from the Orange Democratic Movement of Kenya (ODM-Kenya), to Wiper Democratic Movement and now Wiper Patriotic Front.
The rebranding of Wiper comes after NARC-Kenya led by former Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister Martha Karua officially rebranded to the People’s Liberation Party (PLP)
The transition to PLP is meant to revitalize its appeal and reaffirm its commitment to democratic ideals also aiming to attract the younger generation, particularly Gen Z.
Musyoka a co-principal of the opposition Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance stated that the rebrand was essential, as it plans to give the party a new outlook by planning to incorporate the youth.
“The party now has a new face – Wiper is going national. The new name will be Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) so that our Gen Z are fully included,” Kalonzo said.
He additionally urged youths to seize the opportunity to register themselves as members of the party, stating that the name reflects the spirit of patriotism demonstrated by Gen-Zs during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.
