Tag: #United Opposition
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Gachagua: I Will Back Stronger Candidate to Unseat Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that he is ready to lead the opposition into the next general election, but signaled he would step aside if a stronger candidate emerges. Speaking during an interview on NTV Kenya on Monday, Gachagua said he is prepared to carry the opposition flag and believes he is up…
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United Opposition Retreat Set to Decide Flagbearer and Coalition Path
The United Opposition is set to convene a high-stakes retreat tomorrow in what insiders describe as a defining moment for the alliance’s political future. The meeting, expected to bring together top principals and senior strategists, will focus on three critical issues: identifying a presidential flagbearer, determining the appropriate timing for unveiling the candidate, and settling…
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Kalonzo, Oburu Hold Private Talks in Machakos Amid Azimio Leadership Row
Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday held closed-door talks with Oburu Oginga in Machakos as tensions continue to simmer within the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party. The meeting, described as strategic and consultative, comes at a time when the coalition is grappling with an internal leadership dispute that has exposed divisions among key principals. Although details…
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Matiang’i Urges United Opposition to Unite, Warns Against Internal Rivalry
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i has urged the United Opposition to stop competing among themselves for the top seat, warning that internal rivalry could hand President William Ruto an advantage in the next government. Speaking at a meeting on Sunday, February 1, Dr. Matiang’i told his colleagues that jostling for leadership simultaneously was…
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IG Kanja Releases Official Statement After Meeting With the United Opposition
Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Mr. Douglas Kanja, on Thursday held a consultative meeting with leaders of the United Opposition at his office, reaffirming the Service’s commitment to neutrality and equal service to all Kenyans. The IG was accompanied by his deputies – Mr. Eliud Lagat of the Kenya Police Service and…
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United Opposition Blasts IEBC Over “Unacceptable” Meeting, Sparks Political Firestorm
Tensions flared on Wednesday as the United Opposition (UO) confronted the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in a heated meeting that ended with stark accusations and a controversial announcement by Opposition leader. According to the UO, the discussions, meant to address election preparedness and transparency, instead exposed what they called “systemic bias” within the…
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United Opposition Voices Concerns Ahead of 2027 Polls After IEBC Meeting
The United Opposition has broken its silence on a high-profile meeting with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) at Anniversary Towers today, citing concerns over electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections. The delegation, led by ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua alongside Kalonzo Musyoka of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Martha Karua of PLP, Eugene…
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Kalonzo Musyoka Calls on Odinga Family to Join Official Opposition
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on the Odinga family to actively join the official opposition, urging them to unite in the quest to remove President William Ruto from office in the 2027 general elections. Speaking today, Mr. Musyoka emphasized that the late Raila Odinga’s vision for change in Kenya must not be…