Ukombozi Alliance party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed the escalating public fallout between former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi, saying opposition leaders remain united and are working towards the formation of a super alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking in Kisumu on November 5, Kalonzo said public disagreements among leaders should not be mistaken for a split within the opposition.
The opposition leader said the alliance-in-waiting would bring together the Ukombozi Alliance, leaders associated with Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) and the Linda Mwananchi movement.
“I wanted to assure the country that the super alliance is in the making and we are all one team,” Kalonzo said.
Opposition Strategy
The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader further suggested that the differences among opposition figures are linked to efforts and a strategy to expand political support across various regions of the country.
“Sometimes we may not seemingly appear to agree on one or two small things, because we have to cover the country at the same time,” he stated.
Kalonzo’s comments come at a time when tensions between Gachagua and Muturi have become increasingly public, raising questions about the cohesion of the opposition movement as leaders position themselves ahead of the next election.
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The dispute intensified after Muturi accused Gachagua of adopting approaches that could undermine efforts to build a broad national coalition capable of challenging President William Ruto in 2027.
He argued that successful presidential campaigns require support from across the country and not from a single voting bloc.
Muturi also pushed back against attempts to shape the opposition around a few individuals, maintaining that the movement belonged to all participating leaders and parties.
Gachagua responded by questioning Muturi’s political strength and ability to mobilise voters, arguing that leaders seeking prominent roles in the opposition must demonstrate the numbers they can bring to the coalition.
The former Deputy President further maintained that political influence should be measured by support on the ground rather than statements made at meetings and consultations.
During the meeting, Kalonzo also introduced coalition officials and allies drawn from different political formations and expressed optimism that additional groups would join the emerging alliance.
Kalonzo’s Firm Stand Against Ruto
Kalonzo’s latest remarks reinforce his determination to remain in the opposition despite repeated attempts by Ruto and his allies to persuade him to join the government.
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On November 1, 2026, the Wiper leader rejected calls from Kenya Kwanza politicians to work with the President, saying he would rather face Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a church service at AIC Kyemutheke in Kyumvi, Machakos County, Kalonzo described the administration as a government of predators and questioned why he should join a government whose leadership had identified him as its main political challenger.
“How can your main opponent join your government? It can never happen. No, thank you very much. Let us meet at the ballot,” he said.
The remarks followed Ruto’s October 26 visit to Tseikuru, Kitui County, where the President invoked their political relationship dating back to 1992 and asked residents to persuade Kalonzo to support his re-election bid.
Ruto also warned that the opposition could subject Kalonzo to another humiliating presidential candidate selection process.
He has maintained that joining the proposed Kenya Kwanza-led government would betray Kenyans, particularly Gen Z and millennials who had paid the ultimate price during the protests.
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