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President William Ruto’s allies in Ukambani have written off the newly-branded “United Opposition,” saying it is already fractured and incapable of posing a credible challenge in the 2027 general election.
Speaking at a UDA rally at Musila Gardens in Mwingi town, Mwala MP and UDA National Organising Secretary Vincent Kawaya ridiculed the opposition as disorganized, leaderless, and without direction.
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“Every opposition figure wants to be president in 2027. Right now, they are split into three groups, and by election time, they will be five,” Kawaya said.
He urged Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon the opposition camp and join forces with President Ruto to ensure development reaches Ukambani.
Kawaya further pointed out that Raila Odinga’s ongoing cooperation with President Ruto has left the opposition bloc in further disarray.
“2027 will not be about empty talk,” he said. “It will be about delivering results. If you have solutions, take them to the people. If not, step aside and let those with a plan serve Kenyans.”
The MP also dismissed impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political maneuvers, insisting he lacks the capacity to build a government and is only misleading Kalonzo by pushing him towards another alliance.
ODM Nominated Senator Beth Syengo backed Kawaya’s remarks, stressing that government-backed empowerment projects, including the bodaboda programme being rolled out in Kitui, are shifting grassroots support towards Ruto’s administration.
“The ground is moving,” Syengo said. “People can see the government delivering, and local leaders are aligning themselves with the wave of development.”
The remarks came during the second day of UDA rallies in Kalonzo’s Ukambani base—a strategic push to weaken his grip on the region ahead of 2027.
The leaders insisted that the once-powerful opposition is now splintered and losing influence, while Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza coalition continues to expand.
Political attention now turns to Kalonzo, who faces growing pressure to decide whether to remain in what critics call a “sinking ship” or chart a new course before the next election.
