One year to polls, Gachagua says opposition is united
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that a coalition of opposition leaders is working to field a single presidential candidate for the 2027 Kenyan General Election. The group aims to challenge the current Kenya Kwanza administration by consolidating their political front.
Why it matters
This alliance represents a significant shift in Kenyan political dynamics, potentially creating a formidable challenge to the incumbent government in the upcoming election.
Opposition leaders pose for a photo after a meeting in Nairobi on August 11, 2026/X A section of opposition leaders met on Tuesday as they stepped up efforts to forge a united political front ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said the alliance intends to field a single presidential candidate against President William Ruto.
In a statement after the meeting, Gachagua said leaders under the United Alternative Government banner reaffirmed their commitment to settle on one candidate through an agreed formula.
He said the leaders were committed to presenting Kenyans with a single presidential candidate, saying unity would be critical to their efforts to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration.
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