Coalition of opposition parties preparing for the 2027 General Election, with ongoing debates over presidential candidate selection and internal unity challenges.
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The Standard
… of the 2027 General Election is now emerging to be a double-edged sword, threatening the fragile pact between parties under the Broad-Based government arrangement — between United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) — and those in the United Opposition …
Zoning clamour threatens unity in Opposition and Broad-Based campThe Standard
Uneasy calm could be brewing in the United Opposition amid questions whether they are still ‘united’ if circumstances projecting lately are anything to go by. …
Why the United Opposition is no longer at ease as political heat risesCapital News
MOMBASA, Kenya Apr 25 – Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election. …
Kalonzo: Nyali MP Mohamed Ali to Get Direct United Opposition Ticket for Mombasa GovernorCitizen Digital
… Photo/Courtesy Audio By Vocalize Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced that Nyali MP Mohamed Ali will receive a direct ticket from the United Opposition to contest the Mombasa gubernatorial seat in the 2027 polls. …
Kalonzo hands Moha Jicho Pevu direct Wiper ticket for Mombasa Governor bidAn editorial in The Standard argues that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's proposal to select the United Opposition's 2027 presidential candidate solely by vote count entrenches ethnic politics and ignores calls for regional equity; the piece contends that unverified vote banks are an unreliable basis for coalition strategy.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
An editorial in The Standard argues that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's proposal to select the United Opposition's 2027 presidential candidate solely by vote count entrenches ethnic politics and ignores calls for regional equity; the piece contends that unverified vote banks are an unreliable basis for coalition strategy.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has reiterated that the United Opposition's presidential candidate will be determined by the number of votes each principal can marshal.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the United Opposition's presidential candidate will be determined by the number of votes each principal can marshal.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua has ruled out taking the deputy president position in a United Opposition arrangement, saying she will either run for presidency or support the coalition's chosen flag bearer provided the selection process follows agreed rules.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An Infotrak survey ranks a presidential ticket pairing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as the most preferred United Opposition combination ahead of the 2027 General Election, garnering 23 per cent support.
13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
ODM leader Oburu Oginga has declared that the party will not field a presidential candidate in the next General Election and will instead support President Ruto's re-election bid. Oburu said the party completed consultations for a pre-election coalition agreement and found Ruto suitable for presidency, citing his incorporation of ODM members in government.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala says the United Opposition must name Sifuna in their opposition ticket, arguing the Mulembe nation has been overlooked and deserves representation in a top position. He pledges to defend Luhya community interests and will not support the opposition ticket if Sifuna and other Luhya leaders are not given top seats.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Edwin Sifuna dismissed claims that he or the Linda Mwananchi movement could split the opposition vote ahead of the 2027 election, urging opposition leaders to unite behind a single presidential candidate and engage former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i in dialogue to determine the strongest team to challenge President William Ruto's administration.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's public opposition to planned Gen Z protests against President William Ruto suggests intolerance for dissent and may undermine opposition unity. The author points to Gachagua's 2023 warning against street protests and his record as evidence of limited tolerance for challenges to power.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed confidence that the DCP party will become a dominant force in Nairobi politics, claiming it will secure a majority of the 17 parliamentary seats and 62 of 85 County Assembly seats in the 2027 election, while predicting ODM will lose all parliamentary representation in the city.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Political activist Morara Kebaso, who has previously critiqued the Jubilee government and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has publicly declared support for the party and Fred Matiangi's presidential bid while seeking the Borabu MP seat in 2027. Kebaso said he has "found his way back," describing the shift as moving from being lost, and has set aside his Inject Party to urge youths to join Jubilee.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua explained his absence from the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, stating he had gathered intelligence indicating a plot to trigger violence, loot businesses, and blame the Mt Kenya region. Gachagua made the decision during a 45-day political hiatus, citing that his appearance would have created an opportunity for goons and rogue security officers to cause mayhem.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Several United Opposition leaders participated in the second anniversary of the Gen Z revolution despite former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urging protesters to stay away from the streets.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
As Kenya prepared for the second commemoration of victims from the June 25, 2024 protests, survivors planned nationwide candlelighting ceremonies to honour the fallen. President Ruto cautioned against chaos and destruction of property during the anniversary, stating that Kenya believes in order and the rule of law.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyans plan to hold a second commemoration of June 25, 2024 protest victims with nationwide candlelighting ceremonies on Thursday. President Ruto has cautioned against chaos, property destruction, or disruption of services during the anniversary.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged Gen Z to stay home from planned Thursday protests, alleging the government deployed hired gangs to provoke violence. This reverses his April stance in which he backed the youth's right to protest and pledged the United Opposition would march alongside them.
23 June 2026 · The Standard →
United Opposition leaders including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i and Justin Muturi conducted a tour in Western Kenya, addressing residents in Bungoma County and creating political tension in the region.
22 June 2026 · The Standard →
Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Political tensions are rising in Bungoma County as Kenya Kwanza and opposition forces compete for support. Over the weekend, Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa held a rally in Kanduyi Constituency while the United Opposition intensified its campaign in Western Kenya ahead of the 2027 General Election.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua says she will not be a running mate ahead of the 2027 General Election, but aims to be the United Opposition's presidential candidate. She indicated willingness to support whoever is chosen without serving as their deputy.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
14 June 2026 · Capital News →
United Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa and Kalonzo Musyoka have dismissed the government's fuel price reduction—22 cents per litre for petrol and Ksh.10 for diesel—as inadequate, saying it exposes indifference to the high cost of living and vowing to prosecute Kenya Kwanza leaders if they form the next government in 2027.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Muranga Governor Irungu Kang'ata joined the Linda Mwananchi movement at a rally in Thika, criticising the government's affordable housing programme and calling for funds to be redirected to free education. The movement said it will work with the United Opposition to contest the 2027 general election.
14 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, leading the United Opposition, are holding rival political events in Kakamega as the opposition coalition vows to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto will launch a Sacco meeting while the United Opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, holds a public rally in Kakamega as the two sides intensify their political rivalry in the vote-rich Western region. The opposition coalition has vowed to unite against Ruto's re-election bid.
13 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
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.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
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.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →