Tony Gachoka says Sifuna will win votes in Gideon Moi’s strongholds, Nairobi

KANU spokesman Tony Gachoka is highly optimistic that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna can gather support from areas traditionally loyal to party leader Gideon Moi, as opposition parties contemplate potential alliances heading into the 2027 General Election. In a statement posted on X on October 12, 2026, Gachoka confidently asserted that Sifuna would secure votes in Baringo, Kericho, and West Pokot, as well as Nairobi, where the opposition leader is also contending for the gubernatorial position.

"My brother Edwin Sifuna will receive all the votes from Gideon Moi's strongholds of Baringo, Kericho, West Pokot, etc., and here in Nairobi, where TG is the frontrunner," Gachoka's message declared. As KANU's Nairobi gubernatorial candidate, Gachoka also dismissed doubters of his political standing, declaring, "Ama wewe ni mole pia!"

These remarks position Sifuna as a focal point in ongoing talks about opposition collaboration and the quest for a contender capable of challenging President William Ruto in the 2027 election. Gachoka previously urged the Wiper Patriotic Front to back Sifuna's potential presidential campaign on October 4. He argued that a united front among opposition parties could bolster their prospects against Ruto.

"Good morning, I'm delighted to urge Wiper to join us all in the Sifuna Presidency to form a team that will remove Ruto in round one," Gachoka stated in a message to Wiper Patriotic Front spokesman Ndegwa Njiru. This appeal indicated Gachoka's preference for Sifuna as a potential opposition presidential nominee ahead of the next election.

The push for a unified candidate is part of broader efforts by opposition figures to forge alliances and avoid splitting votes among competing parties. Sifuna has become a central figure in the debate due to political turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the rise of the Linda Mwananchi Movement, which he leads.

However, the identity of the leader of a potential united opposition ticket remains unclear, with various leaders and parties expected to pursue their own interests. Gachoka's latest comments also reveal his own aspirations in Nairobi, where he is also vying for the gubernatorial position while advocating for Sifuna's wider political potential.

His comments suggest he believes Sifuna can draw support beyond Nairobi and appeal to voters in regions associated with Gideon Moi. It remains to be seen whether the proposed political alignment will result in formal cooperation and a joint opposition ticket as parties prepare for the 2027 General Election.