United Opposition: Efforts to divide us ahead of 2027 will fail

Leaders of the United Opposition have emphasised their commitment to staying united as they prepare for the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a burial ceremony in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, on Tuesday, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP–K boss Eugene Wamalwa addressed reports of internal divisions within their coalition.

They stated that, despite external pressures, they would maintain unity with the goal of challenging the incumbent administration in the next election.

Gachagua highlighted the political significance of the Mt Kenya region, saying it remained undecided on who to support in 2027.

He drew a historical comparison, referencing the 1992 elections, when the opposition in the region was divided.

“Mt Kenya people have not yet decided who they will support in 2027, but they have made up their mind on who they will send packing,” Gachagua said.

He referred to historical divisions in the region’s vote that affected previous elections, without directly attributing current actions to any individual.

He also addressed criticism directed at him personally, asserting that his focus was on issues such as public resource management and human rights rather than ethnic divisions.

On his part, Kalonzo Musyoka affirmed the coalition’s cohesion, saying efforts to create divisions would not succeed.

“It is not possible to divide us. What binds us together is the love of this nation,” he said, adding that he considered Gachagua “an honest man” based on their collaboration over the past year.

Eugene Wamalwa echoed these sentiments, emphasising past instances of joint opposition coordination in by-elections in Mbeere North, Malava, and Magarini.

He said such cooperation could serve as a model for the national elections.

Wamalwa also referenced past experiences where opposition fragmentation affected election outcomes but avoided attributing blame to specific individuals in the current context.

All three leaders reiterated their intention to support a single candidate in 2027, emphasising the importance of unity within the United Opposition.