Gachagua: 2027 election will be won when we name our candidate
The king of the Kenya opposition is in self-exile in the USA roaming around the streets of Boston lately after 50 days and nothing to show for all that time.
Addressing Kenyans during a church service in Boston, Massachusetts, the former Deputy President pledged to make personal sacrifices to ensure the Opposition presents a united front against Ruto.
“I want to assure you that we shall give you a single Opposition presidential candidate. Me, I will do whatever is within my power and ability, make whatever sacrifices to make sure that we have one single candidate so that the liberation of our country can begin in earnest,” he said.
Gachagua expressed confidence that the eventual candidate would enjoy widespread support from Kenyans, dismissing concerns that disagreements among opposition leaders could undermine their chances in the next election.
“And I want to assure the people that the candidate we shall pick, you people will be happy. The day we announce that candidate, it is the day the 2027 election will be won,” he said.
His remarks come amid growing debate over who among the opposition leaders should carry the coalition’s presidential ticket, with several political figures positioning themselves for the contest.
Gachagua acknowledged that critics had predicted the opposition would fail to agree on a single candidate, potentially giving Ruto an advantage in his bid for a second term.
He cited an MP who had reportedly suggested that the Opposition could be divided by encouraging supporters of individual leaders to insist that their preferred candidate be picked.
As Gachagua was lost in the wilderness Kalonzo Musyoka had to take front stage and after two months of being nowhere Kalonzo took a big move to take over Mombasa and Coast politics. At least that was their announcement.
Kalonzo announces 2-day Mombasa tour as opposition leaders step up 2027 Coast push
Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced a two-day tour of Mombasa, bringing together a number of opposition leaders and aspirants as political activity intensifies along the Coast ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo announced the tour on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, through a social media post in which he declared that the opposition’s “Wantam” message would be taken to Mombasa.
“Mombasa, get ready for the wave. Wantam is inevitable. Ukombozi umefika Mombasa!” Kalonzo said.
The announcement was accompanied by a programme showing a series of public engagements scheduled for October 9 and 10.
Kalonzo unveils Mombasa schedule
According to the programme, Kalonzo’s Mombasa tour will begin on Friday, October 9, with an engagement in Changamwe at 3:00 pm, followed by a meeting at Mwembe Tayari at 4:00 pm.
On Saturday, October 10, the programme includes a Mombasa aspirants meeting at 10:00 am, followed by engagements at Junda Mwisho in Kisauni at 2:00 pm and Shanzu Bush at 4:00 pm.
The tour is expected to bring Kalonzo into contact with party supporters, political aspirants and residents in different parts of Mombasa.
The poster accompanying the announcement features Kalonzo alongside DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi.
The tour comes amid ongoing efforts by opposition figures to coordinate their political activities ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nothing happened in Mombasa for Kalonzo and they just left quietly which was the best thing they could do.
And here is the Big Gachagua boy now lonely at home.
Methu: State tried to lure me into forming a political party
Methu further dismissed claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta was financing the opposition.
Great news for the opposition. Kalonzo is now in the UK for something:
Kalonzo arrives in London ahead of high-level engagements
Kalonzo Musyoka and other delegates in London.
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has arrived in London for engagements focusing on Kenya’s economic partnerships and the opposition’s agenda ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo arrived in the United Kingdom on Monday, October 12, 2026, and attended an evening reception at the House of Commons, where he was the chief guest.
According to a statement from his party, the visit seeks to strengthen trade and investment ties between Kenya, the United Kingdom and the wider East African region.
