United Opposition — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka with co-principals including Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i and Martha Karua, challenging President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election.
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed claims by the United Opposition over a credible alternative budget called the 'People's Budget', saying credible budget proposals must be backed by independent analysis and detailed planning. …
… The Speaker was responding to claims by leaders in the United Opposition, including former Attorney General Justin Muturi, who had suggested that President Ruto’s absence during the budget presentation was unusual and indicative of a governance crisis. …
… The claims emerge at a time when questions are being raised about the cohesion of both the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election begin to take shape. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 7 – Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has clarified why fellow United Opposition co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang’i and Martha Karua did not attend the unveiling of his presidential campaign platform, dismissing claims of rifts within t …
… Six months ago, during a political rally attended by United Opposition principals Rigathi Gachagua, Dr Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Martha Karua, members of the public repulsed scores of goons who had allegedly been m …
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 4 — The National Liberal Party (NLP) and the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) have committed to a joint nationwide citizen engagement programme, positioning themselves as liberal allies within the emerging United Opposition movement. …
Audio By VocalizeThe United Opposition has announced plans to back a single candidate in the forthcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election as part of efforts to consolidate support ahead of the vote. …
United Opposition demands U.S. to comply with Kenya's court order on setting up Ebola facility By Melita Ole Tenges May 31, 2026 08:44 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter United Opposition leaders Rigathi Gacha …
Competing rallies by Ruto and Gachagua in Kakamega signal intensifying political mobilization ahead of the 2025 election and reflect deepening fractures in Kenya's political landscape.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi dismissed the United Opposition's alternative 'People's Budget', saying credible budget proposals require independent analysis and detailed planning. Mbadi accused opposition leaders of recycling government budget figures and the Finance Bill while presenting them as alternative proposals.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has dismissed criticism of President William Ruto's absence during the 2026/27 Budget Statement presentation, ruling that there is no constitutional, legal or procedural requirement for the President to attend Parliament when the Treasury Cabinet Secretary presents the budget. Wetang'ula stated the budget-making process is Parliament's preserve and is distinct from occasions when the President addresses a joint sitting of the House.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled the 2026-27 budget on June 11, proposing Sh41.8 billion to cushion vulnerable Kenyans (including Sh24.6 billion for the elderly, Sh8.9 billion for orphans, and Sh1.5 billion for PWDs), alongside tax reforms including VAT exemptions on kidney dialyzers and bottled water, a 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, and allocations for universities, health, and infrastructure.
Democracy for Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala has dismissed reports of divisions between him and party leader Rigathi Gachagua, insisting the two remain united. The denials come amid growing speculation about cohesion within the DCP and the broader United Opposition as political alignments ahead of the 2027 General Election take shape.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka clarified that fellow United Opposition co-principals Rigathi Gachagua, Fred Matiang'i and Martha Karua did not attend his campaign platform launch because he wanted to first present his own presidential agenda before joint political engagements. Kalonzo dismissed claims of rifts, saying the opposition coalition remains united and focused on challenging President William Ruto.
Ichuni Ward Representative Wyckliffe Siocha was attacked by assailants believed linked to a senior politician and hospitalized with stab wounds and blunt-force injuries. The incident is one of several recent attacks on political figures in Kisii County, prompting concerns from former Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and other MCAs about security agencies' handling of political goonism.
The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have committed to a joint nationwide citizen engagement drive, establishing a Joint Technical Committee to develop a framework for nationwide public consultations and regional dialogues focused on youth, women, and MSMEs ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The United Opposition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has announced it will back one candidate for the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election through a consensus process using independent polling to identify the strongest aspirant. The seat became vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho.
United Opposition leaders are demanding that the U.S. government comply with court orders halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, and insist that Kenyans must be consulted through a public participation exercise in Laikipia.
The Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM party sent the clearest signal of a possible strategic alliance with the United Opposition team ahead of next year's General Election during a rally in Machakos town on Sunday.
The United Opposition has intensified criticism of President Ruto's administration over rising fuel prices and poor governance, urging Kenyans to reject the Finance Bill 2026, which it accuses the government of using to introduce punitive tax measures.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now leader of the Democratic Party (DCP), claimed in a UK interview that President William Ruto told him he aimed to become wealthier than the Kenyatta and Moi families combined within five years, and alleged that Ruto came to office to amass wealth.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is scheduled to meet about 10,000 Jubilee party Kiambu County delegates on May 18 at Kiambu Golf club, alongside Deputy Party leader and presidential candidate Fred Matiang'i to address important national matters.
Democratic Congress Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has reaffirmed that the United Opposition will present a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the next general election, insisting the coalition remains intact despite claims of internal divisions. Gachagua said all aspirants have agreed to support whoever wins the nomination process and that he is personally ready to step aside if another contender is selected.
The UDA and DCP will face off in by-elections scheduled for May and July across Rift Valley and Mt Kenya regions, which political leaders view as a test ahead of the 2027 presidential contest. Political analyst Mike Kitur noted that while by-elections strain party resources, they offer an opportunity to assess growth and penetrate rival territories.
President William Ruto declared he is not afraid of his opponents and will not engage in insults, saying his administration has initiated tangible development programmes. He challenged opponents to produce their development scorecards at election time and announced development allocations for Murang'a including Sh600 billion for affordable housing, Sh27 billion for 5,000 housing units and 25 modern markets, and programmes for milk coolers and coffee factory modernisation.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka says Linda Mwananchi and the United Opposition are in talks to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election, aiming to oust President William Ruto. He expressed optimism that Linda Mwananchi will control Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has affirmed he will run for president in 2027 to unseat President William Ruto. Speaking in Kajiado County, Gachagua vowed to make Ruto a one-term president, with his allies claiming he is the only candidate within the United Opposition with the capacity to defeat him.
The National Liberal Party has called for escalating violence in Mwingi and along the Mwingi–Garissa Highway to be declared a national emergency, citing a pattern of retaliatory attacks that have killed at least 14 people in 30 days and warning of risk of inter-community conflict.
President William Ruto has committed to advancing the affordable housing project despite criticism, stating that his government is determined to elevate living standards in informal settlements. The Sh7.4 billion Kibera Soweto East Zone B project, now over 80 per cent complete, comprises 4,465 housing units alongside schools, health centres, and recreational facilities.
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli has vowed to call out any leader—regardless of ethnicity—who "plays games with Ukambani's future," saying his recent criticism of DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua was rooted in defending the region's interests, not tribalism. Muli accused Gachagua of double standards for previously criticizing some Ukambani politicians for underdevelopment while now backing the same figures.
President William Ruto's allies have accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of funding the Linda Mwananchi and United Opposition groups in a bid to destabilise Ruto's administration.
United Opposition leaders expressed confidence that the High Court will declare Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment unconstitutional as hearings began on Monday, saying the grounds for his removal by the National Assembly and Senate were politically driven and did not meet constitutional and procedural thresholds.
National Liberal Party leader Augustus Muli has positioned himself as a critic of what he describes as inconsistent and transactional politics in Ukambani, taking aim at former Deputy President and opposition sections. Muli's remarks follow political engagements in which Gachagua has courted leaders from the Ukambani region, with local reactions mixed over whether this represents genuine coalition-building or shifting alliances lacking ideological consistency.
The United Opposition faction, led by DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, is finalizing its coastal tour with engagements in Bamburi and Changamwe areas of Mombasa County. The nationwide tour is part of the opposition's strategy to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The United Opposition is experiencing an uneasy calm as questions emerge about whether it remains truly united, with growing murmurs of internal unease and accusations that it has not inspired the confidence expected of an alternative government.
The push for political zoning ahead of the 2027 General Election is threatening unity both within the Broad-Based government arrangement between UDA and ODM, and within the United Opposition formation, with the Opposition facing a test of cohesion ahead of the Ol Kalou by-elections.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct United Opposition ticket to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo said the coalition decision reflects a unified opposition strategy aimed at strengthening chances in key counties and avoiding internal competition.