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United Alternative Government

Also known as: UAG

United Alternative Government — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka preparing for 2027 presidential election and fielding candidates in parliamentary by-elections.

2026-05-012026-06-04

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    The legislators, drawn from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties and operating under the United Alternative Government banner, accused President William Ruto of running out of options to improve the lives of Kenyans and revive the struggling economy.

    Opposition defends Uhuru, accuses Ruto of failing to address cost of living
  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, JUN 3 — The United Alternative Government has resolved to field a single candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026.

    United opposition to back single candidate in Ol Kalou By-election
  4. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo: Ruto regime hiding truth on Ebola, punishing Kenyans with Finance Bill 2026 By Roy Ouma June 03, 2026 11:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The United Alternative Government (UAG)

    Kalonzo: Ruto regime hiding truth on Ebola, punishing Kenyans with Finance Bill 2026
  5. May 2026
  6. Capital News

    ration to open immediate talks with the Transport Sector Alliance, saying the concerns raised by transport operators were genuine and could not be ignored. “Stonewalling them is not governance; it is negligence,” he said, adding that the opposition’s United Alternative Government

    Kalonzo backs fuel strike, terms it legitimate response to govt stance
  7. Citizen Digital

    Kalonzo said the opposition coalition, including the United Alternative Government, Wiper Patriotic Front, and Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party, would continue standing with Kenyans affected by the rising cost of living.

    Kalonzo blames President Ruto, demands CS Wandayi's resignation over fuel hike crisis
  8. The Standard

    osition rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa, on April 25, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has not addressed concerns raised by the United Alternative Government

    Kalonzo accuses IEBC of ignoring concerns over poll preparedness
  9. Gachagua warns against Cabinet Secretaries in partisan politics

    1. Citizen Digital

      dent Rigathi Gachagua attends a public rally in Juja on January 11, 2026. | PHOTO: @rigathi/X Audio By Vocalize Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared his quest to seek the presidential ticket by opposition outfit United Alternative Government

      Gachagua bids for United Opposition's ticket in 2027 presidential contest
    2. Citizen Digital

      tizen Reporter May 03, 2026 01:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua has declared he will be a presidential candidate under the United Alternative Government

      Gachagua warns against involving Cabinet Secretaries in partisan politics
  10. The Standard

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has revealed that his Linda Mwananchi team will join the United Alternative Government in a broad strategy aimed at unseating President William Ruto in next year’s elections.

    Opposition must unite or hand Ruto easy win in poll, says Sifuna
  11. The Standard

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has revealed that his Linda Mwananchi team will join the United Alternative Government in a broad strategy aimed at unseating President William Ruto in next year’s elections.

    Sifuna: For 'wantam' to actualise, United Opposition must make hard decisions

Yesterday

  1. Opposition MPs defend Uhuru, say Ruto should focus on cost of living

    Opposition legislators from UDA, Wiper and Jubilee parties have defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta against attacks from the UDA party, accusing President William Ruto of running out of options to improve Kenyans' lives and revive the economy instead of engaging in political exchanges with his predecessor.

    15 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Opposition coalition to field single candidate in Ol Kalou by-election

    The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.

    21 hours ago · Capital News

  3. UAG demands transparency on Ebola deals, rejects Finance Bill 2026

    The United Alternative Government opposition coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has called for immediate publication of all agreements and protocols related to Kenya's Ebola response, accusing the Ruto administration of secrecy. The coalition also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a jointly backed candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.

    3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 18 May

  1. Kalonzo defends fuel strike as legitimate government response

    Wiper leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has defended the Transport Sector Alliance-led fuel strike, describing it as a legitimate response to the government's fuel price hike. He blamed the nationwide transport paralysis on EPRA's May 14 announcement raising diesel prices by Sh46.29 per litre and super petrol by Sh16.65 per litre, arguing the increases were made without adequate public consultation and worsened Kenya's cost-of-living crisis.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kalonzo calls for energy CS resignation over fuel price increase

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over a May 14 fuel price hike that increased diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre, blaming President Ruto's administration for poor governance and insensitive economic policies that triggered a nationwide transport crisis.

    18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Kalonzo says IEBC has ignored opposition concerns over 2027 poll

    Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission of failing to address concerns raised by the United Alternative Government ahead of the 2027 General Election, and warned that if IEBC does not invite all stakeholders to address preparations concerns, the opposition might seek another organisation to plan talks with IEBC as a stakeholder.

    12 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Gachagua seeks United Opposition presidential ticket for 2027

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared his candidacy for the opposition United Alternative Government's presidential ticket in 2027, saying he is suited to challenge President William Ruto. Gachagua stated that while multiple opposition candidates are vying for the presidency, they will ultimately agree on a single candidate.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Gachagua warns against Cabinet Secretaries in partisan politics

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, speaking at a church service in Kajiado County, declared he will run for president under the United Alternative Government and warned against Cabinet Secretaries engaging in partisan politics. He also defended former President Uhuru Kenyatta's constitutional rights and said opposition leaders will eventually unite behind a single candidate to face President William Ruto.

    3 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 1 May

  1. Opposition must unite to defeat Ruto next year, Sifuna says

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has announced that his Linda Mwananchi team will join the United Alternative Government to field a joint candidate against President William Ruto in next year's elections, warning that failure to unite could split opposition votes.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Sifuna: Opposition must unify behind single candidate against Ruto

    Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced that his Linda Mwananchi team will join the United Alternative Government in a broad strategy to challenge President William Ruto in next year's elections. Sifuna warned that the opposition must agree on a clear formula to produce a strong joint candidate, cautioning that failure to do so could split votes and give Ruto an unfair advantage.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard

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