United Opposition vows to stay together ahead of 2027 polls

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna made the remarks during separate events in Kitui, where they also pledged to defend the Constitution and push for electoral reforms.

Speaking during the Kenya Clergy Alliance National Prayer Day in Kitui, Musyoka dismissed reports of cracks within the opposition, insisting the leaders remain committed to working together.

Musyoka and Wamalwa said the opposition would remain united through the 2027 elections and beyond.

The two leaders also rejected the national dialogue initiative being championed by President Ruto, dismissing it as a public relations exercise.

“The only national conversation Kenya shall have with you is at the ballot, with you in August 2027. There will be no nusu mkate,” Musyoka said.

Wamalwa echoed the sentiments, saying the opposition had travelled together for four years and would not abandon the journey with only months left before the election.

“Kama tumetembea miaka minne pamoja, hii miezi kumi na moja imebaki ndio tutagawanyika? We want to assure you we are determined to complete the journey together,” he said.

The leaders also turned their attention to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), calling on the electoral agency to guarantee a free and fair election in 2027.

Musyoka urged the commission to ensure that all candidates and political formations receive a level playing field.

“We say to IEBC chairman and your commission, guarantee a free and fair election,” he said.

Muturi, meanwhile, raised concerns over the delayed delimitation of electoral boundaries, arguing that the process was long overdue.

“Boundaries delimitation ilifanyika 2012. We have more than 12 years, more than what was given in the Constitution,” Muturi said.

The Constitution requires IEBC to review the boundaries of constituencies and wards at intervals of between eight and 12 years.

Meanwhile, Sifuna, who was in Kitui for the launch of a gubernatorial campaign, said the opposition's agenda included protecting freedom of expression and ending what he described as the suppression of dissent.

The Nairobi Senator said an opposition government would not tolerate the use of force against Kenyans for criticising the President.

“Nataka niwahakikishie serikali inaingia 2027, mambo ya kupiga watoto risasi kwa sababu mme-criticise President, tunamaliza hiyo maneno,” Sifuna said.