Opposition leaders have lined up a series of rallies and meetings that will see them crisscross Western and Rift Valley in a charm offensive ahead of the 2027 elections.
The rallies, which start today (Monday) will run for the whole week with numerous whistle-stop engagements in at least ten counties.
Those leading the tour include Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Rigathi Gachagua (DCP), Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K), Martha Karua (PLP), Justin Muturi (DP) and former powerful Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
The once political rivals have now united in what they described as the beginning of a nationwide movement to send packing the Kenya Kwanza administration and its leader, President William Ruto.
The political charm offensive will be the third significant foray by the coalition after previous tours of Ukambani and the Coast region.
This marks the first time the opposition heavyweights are taking their joint campaigns to Rift valley and Western region—areas that have traditionally seen as a stronghold of President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
Gachagua and Kalonzo are seeking to consolidate their support bases while also penetrating new territories as they craft what they claim to be a winning ticket for the 2027 general election.
The political caravan will kick off in Narok town, with lined engagements in Mulot and Bomet, areas that are strongholds of President William Ruto’s UDA party.
The team heads to Nyamira County on Tuesday , then Kisii on Wednesday marking a symbolic return to Matiang’i's political backyard which is expected to draw significant crowds.
On Thursday, the opposition brigade rolls into Vihiga and Kakamega to popularize their new unity and charm the region that has been traditionally voting anti-government candidates.
Raila’s recent move to sign a cooperation agreement with President William Ruto has triggered a political shake-up, with the opposition now eyeing a significant share of the coastal vote.
Gachagua and Kalonzo are banking on solid support from Western Kenya to strengthen their coalition and mount a serious challenge to make President Ruto a one-term president.
The tour continues with Busia on Friday and Bungoma the following day.
According to a schedule seen by the Star, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya will join the team as they traverse the Western counties.
“Governor Natembeya will join the group in Western Counties,” the itinerary seen by the Star reads.
Natembeya’s inclusion is meant to add regional political muscle to the movement.
Recently, Natembeya held a series of rallies across the region following his arraignment on alleged graft charges, a move that highlighted the shifting political loyalties in the area ahead of the 2027 elections.
The climax of the tour will come Monday, July 7 2025, when the leaders embark on a symbolic roadside blitz through key towns along the Kitale–Nairobi highway.
The leaders will address rallies in Eldoret, Nakuru, and Naivasha, areas that have long been seen as UDA bedrock.
The move is being interpreted as a bold attempt to rattle the ruling coalition in its own backyard.
During the Coast and Ukambani tours, the opposition leaders sustained their push to unseat President William Ruto in the next poll.
The leaders pledged to unite behind a single presidential candidate in 2027
to take on President Ruto, promising a well-organised campaign with trained
agents at every polling station to counter alleged election rigging.
“Time is up for this administration.”
