Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa has expressed confidence that the Linda Mwananchi movement associated with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna will eventually join forces with the opposition, saying the two formations are allies working towards a common goal of forming the next government.
Speaking during a live interview on Citizen TV on Sunday, Wamalwa dismissed suggestions that Sifuna's growing political influence poses a threat to his party's support base in Western Kenya, insisting that the opposition is focused on building a broad coalition rather than competing internally.
“We believe the Linda Mwananchi team will come and join us because we are not competing; we are complementing each other,” Wamalwa said.
He said the opposition's strategy is to unite different political formations under a single platform capable of challenging President William Ruto's administration in the 2027 General Election.
“That is why we are saying the United Opposition and Linda Mwananchi will complement each other in forming a formidable coalition that will form the next government,” he said.
Wamalwa welcomed Sifuna's political mobilisation efforts, describing the Nairobi senator as an ally whose contribution would strengthen the broader opposition movement.
“We welcome Sifuna. We do not look at him as a competitor. We look at him as an ally and a partner who will add value to our movement,” he said.
He also reiterated his commitment to supporting whichever leader is eventually chosen to fly the opposition's presidential flag in 2027.
Asked whether he would support Sifuna if he emerged as the coalition's preferred candidate, Wamalwa said personal ambition would not stand in the way of the opposition's unity.
“Definitely. Just like if I become the pick, I believe Sifuna will support me,” he said.
Wamalwa maintained that there are no personal differences between him and the Orange Democratic Movement secretary general, adding that the two leaders remain in regular consultation on political developments and the future direction of the country.
“We have no issues at all or any personal differences. In fact, we consult very regularly on the path we are taking, the challenges he is facing and where we want to take the country,” he said.
He also pointed to the long-standing relationship between their families, noting that Sifuna's uncle, the late Lawrence Sifuna, and his late brother Michael Wamalwa were close political allies.
“His uncle and my late brother Mike were together in the same Parliament. They were best of friends, just like Edwin and I are,” Wamalwa said.
This come amid ongoing efforts by opposition leaders to build a united front ahead of the 2027 elections, with several leaders publicly expressing support for a coalition model that would see them rally behind a single presidential candidate.
