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… Speaking in Kamukunji, Nairobi, where he welcomed new defectors to his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), Gachagua said parties in the United Opposition had agreed that every other seat would be contested openly."We have agreed with all parties that all seats will be competitive …
'It is survival for the fittest': Gachagua rejects opposition zoning planThe Standard
… The United Opposition has publicly committed to a single presidential candidate, while competition over who should carry the ticket remains unresolved. …
Kituyi challenges opposition to define agenda beyond 'one term'Citizen Digital
United Opposition pledges to back single candidate to challenge Ruto in 2027 By Emmanuel Too August 24, 2026 07:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The United Opposition has resolved to uni …
United Opposition pledges to back single candidate to challenge Ruto in 2027Citizen Digital
… In a statement read on behalf of the United Opposition, People's Liberation Party Leader Martha Karua highlighted recent attacks on Opposition politicians during rallies, calling on the government to explain how such chaos could occur under its watch. …
Heavy security mounted as Gachagua set to address rally in Emurua DikirrThe Standard
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday unveiled high-level negotiations to advance a partnership between his DCP and Wiper Patriotic Front to boost the mountain region’s voice within the United Opposition ranks. …
Gachagua woos Kalonzo into the Mt Kenya, Gema affiliationThe Standard
United Opposition leaders during a press conference at a Nairobi Hotel on August 19, 2026. …
Security crisis: Opposition invites ICC to investigate political violence in KenyaThe Standard
United Opposition leaders during a press conference at a Nairobi Hotel on August 19, 2026. …
ICC ghosts: Descent into lawlessness pushes United Opposition to international courtCitizen Digital
United Opposition call on ICC to investigate President Ruto over goonism By Brian Kimani August 19, 2026 05:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The United Alternative Government hold a consultative meeting o …
United Opposition call on ICC to investigate President Ruto over goonismCitizen Digital
… That framing matters because Sifuna, Gachagua and the wider United Opposition have spent much of 2026 positioning themselves as a youth-driven, crowdfunded alternative to money politics, precisely the kind of grassroots legitimacy Ruto himself claimed in 2022 against a "dynasty." …
‘Sponsor!’ Uhuru Kenyatta’s shadow looms over Ruto govt as campaigns intensifyCitizen Digital
… The Jubilee Party leader has been linked to supporting the opposition, as Fred Matiang'i, the party's deputy leader, has remained a key ally in the United Opposition front seeking to edge out President Ruto. …
'Uhuru is fattening you for roast,' Gem MP Elisha warns SifunaPresident William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto visited Kitui County and called on Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his re-election in 2027, reminding him that Ruto campaigned for Musyoka under KANU in 1992 when Musyoka won his Parliamentary bid.
12 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders have warned Parliament against interfering with the IEBC's autonomy, stating they will announce polling station results in the 2027 General Election if the commission is banned from livestreaming results. They view recent electoral laws amendments as an attempt to arm-twist the IEBC, despite a High Court ruling upholding the constitutionality of the national tallying and verification process.
25 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, has demonstrated enduring political relevance across successive Kenyan governments and opposition coalitions, and that neither the government nor the United Opposition should underestimate his political acumen as the country prepares for next year's elections.
23 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua met Linda Mwananchi movement leadership to discuss the 2027 election, with sources indicating that Gachagua, Edwin Sifuna, and Kalonzo Musyoka have emerged as the main contenders for the United Opposition's presidential candidate, with the candidate to face President William Ruto to be named next year.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Inspector General of Police to widen investigations into violence that disrupted the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, demanding arrest and prosecution of alleged planners and financiers. Kalonzo accused the government of using state actors and hired gangs to disrupt opposition activities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for the Citizens Party leaders have accused President William Ruto's administration of deliberately frustrating county governments led by governors allied to the United Opposition, citing disruption of Murang'a County's digital health management system affecting 170 health facilities.
19 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed skipped the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga because former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was invited. Junet said he could not share a platform with Gachagua at an event honouring Raila.
17 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As Kenya approaches elections, ruling and opposition parties are negotiating alliances and coalitions, but Yvonne Okwara asks whether these political arrangements address the concerns of ordinary citizens struggling with employment, school fees, and basic services.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Leaders from the broad-based government clashed with counterparts from the Linda Mwananchi movement and the United Opposition at a memorial marking the first anniversary of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's death in Bondo, Siaya County, with supporters chanting rival "Tutam" and "Wantam" slogans. ODM Deputy Party Leader Simba Arati defended the party's commitment to the broad-based government arrangement and promised free and fair party primaries.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met with Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina and Senator Kamau Murango to discuss efforts to unite the opposition and strengthen democratic governance ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna, who leads the Linda Mwananchi movement, said his immediate priority is completing The Equitable Party's rebranding process before coalition talks.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi arrangement, calling for a fresh, inclusive opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. His remarks follow Uhuru Kenyatta's resignation as Azimio Council chairman and the rebranding of Azimio to The Ukombozi Alliance.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kirinyaga Women Representative Njeri Maina has urged opposition leaders vying for the presidency to settle their differences and agree on a single candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027, saying they should compete internally if necessary but present a united front to voters.
3 October 2026 · The Standard →
The United Opposition says it will speak with one voice by December as parties work to overcome differences and settle on a common political position ahead of 2027. DCP director Stanley Kimure said opposition leaders would commit to supporting whichever presidential candidate is picked, though the opposition has yet to agree on how to select a joint flagbearer.
29 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticised President William Ruto over the size of his delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, claiming more than 500 people accompanied him at public expense and calling it "sheer wasting of public resources."
27 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua vowed to shut down 53 companies he accuses of manufacturing and distributing illicit alcohol if the United Opposition wins the 2027 General Election, claiming the firms are claiming lives and that some bribe senior government officials to remain operational.
26 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has defended President William Ruto's re-election bid, urging Kenyans to evaluate his government's development record and ignore the opposition's calls. Wetang'ula cited infrastructure and development initiatives in roads, housing, agriculture, energy, irrigation, and transport as evidence of the administration's agenda.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Senator Richard Onyonka has acknowledged cracks in the Linda Mwananchi movement, stating that members hold different political views and are affiliated with different political parties. He said older members are mentoring younger politicians to maintain unity as the group strategises for the 2027 General Election.
17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United Opposition, led by Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, accused Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of sparking chaos at a UDA delegates' meeting in Embu county through cash handouts, claiming residents rebelled after being locked out of the stadium during the distribution.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua linked violence at a Deputy President Kithure Kindiki political meeting in Embu—where one person was killed and vehicles torched—to an emerging battle over Mt Kenya's political direction ahead of 2027. Gachagua accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of using Kindiki to mobilise voters in Embu, Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties and of distributing money at political gatherings to influence residents.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Youths pelted opposition leaders' vehicles with stones as a United Opposition rally in Garissa descended into chaos on Saturday. Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DP leader Justin Muturi condemned the incident, with Musyoka accusing Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of orchestrating the disruption.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused President William Ruto of using his office to conduct personal business across construction, banking, insurance, and supplies while creating a hostile environment for other Kenyans. Gachagua described this as "state capture" involving corrupt dealings to grow a business empire at the expense of ordinary Kenyans.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An artificial intelligence-driven influence operation allegedly used Anthropic's Claude AI model to mass-produce social media posts targeting former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua while promoting Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, according to a threat intelligence report by Anthropic. The operation generated batches of tweets designed to portray the United Opposition as fractured and on the verge of collapse ahead of Kenya's 2027 General Election.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
The United Opposition has intensified behind-the-scenes consultations seeking a formula to unseat President William Ruto, with opposition leaders including Edwin Sifuna and Kalonzo Musyoka holding meetings to coordinate strategy.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
US-based AI company Anthropic found that a pro-government operator in Kenya used Claude AI to generate and post fake social media content designed to appear as spontaneous grassroots commentary ahead of the 2027 General Election, including posts praising Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi for halting a Kenya Power electricity tariff hike and posts targeting opposition figures.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kiharu MP and PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro called on opposition leaders to set aside personal interests and unite to remove President William Ruto in the 2027 general election, promising free education, improved healthcare, and economic strengthening if elected.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr Mukhisa Kituyi left the opposition coalition and joined the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, citing disagreements over the coalition's organization and its failure to develop a shared political agenda. Kituyi, who had been designated spokesperson and head of the United Opposition secretariat, said his efforts to establish a joint secretariat collapsed after constituent parties chose to continue operating from their individual party headquarters.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mukhisa Kituyi, a former Trade Minister and UNCTAD Secretary-General, has joined Edwin Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi political outfit as part of opposition realignment efforts ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kituyi, who was recently appointed spokesperson for the United Opposition, brings experience in national and international affairs to the movement.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
United Opposition principals, led by Rigathi Gachagua and Justin Muturi, are calling for selflessness among themselves when deciding on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto in the 2027 general election. Gachagua has expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if another candidate would be a sure bet to defeat Ruto.
6 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua said opposition discussions on a presidential candidate could begin after Christmas, with selection possible by April 2027, but emphasized that current focus should be on political mobilization against the government.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of engaging in divisive politics targeting Kikuyu and Somali communities ahead of the 2027 General Election. Gachagua said the two communities have enjoyed a long-standing relationship, particularly in Eastleigh, and warned against attempts to create divisions between them.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →