Kalonzo and Wamalwa to hold rallies in 3 counties as Gachagua consolidates diaspora vote

The Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) and the Kalonzo Musyoka-led Wiper Patriotic Front parties have announced plans to hold rallies across three counties simultaneously. This move follows Rigathi Gachagua's departure for an overseas trip, leaving his United Opposition colleagues to consolidate their support and mobilize their respective communities ahead of the 2027 elections.

The DAP-K party boss revealed the rally schedule through a social media statement on Friday, August 28, 2026. The three-county tour will include Taita Taveta, Makueni, and Kajiado, with stops at Emali, Kiman, and Njukini in their respective locations. The team aims to keep the United Opposition movement vibrant and engaged, as per their plan and speed.

The rallies come after a recent meeting between the three party leaders at Gachagua's residence in Karen, Nairobi, before the latter's departure to the United States on September 4, 2026. The decision to hold rallies in multiple counties is also motivated by the Wiper and DAP-K parties' decision to deploy a sound truck caravan, similar to the strategies employed by the Kenya Kwanza and Jubilee parties.

This tactic is meant to effectively convey the Ukombozi message to every county and constituency during the 2027 election campaign.

Gachagua has been urging his fellow United Opposition principals to focus on grassroots engagement and mobilization before engaging in negotiations to determine the party's flag bearer. This strategy is intended to ensure that the election campaign is driven by direct interaction with constituents rather than boardroom discussions, which he believes are not effective in winning votes.

Following Gachagua's departure, his loyalists, including deputy party leader Cleophas Malala and designate secretary general John Methu, will continue their outreach efforts in Laikipia County and later in Nairobi County, where they will host the area MP, Yusuf Hassan, who recently defected from the Jubilee Party. Additionally, their counterparts in Linda Mwananchi will be engaging with voters in Meru County, where they will be supported by former Governor Kawira Mwangaza.