Gachagua dismisses opposition divisions as 'polygamous family' rivalry

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is in attendance at a church service held at Full Gospel Churches of Kenya in Isinya, Kajiado County. This service precedes an opposition rally planned for Kitengela later on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The rally, known as the Ukombozi Rally, will gather opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Edwin Sifuna, among others.

The event aims to strengthen political cooperation among the opposition figures in the lead-up to the 2027 General Election. This gathering occurs days after a public disagreement among opposition leaders regarding coalition leadership, political strategy, and regional voting blocs. Gachagua's presence at the church service follows a recent series of political engagements, as the opposition figures strive to maintain a united front.

On Saturday, November 7, Gachagua and Sifuna were seen together at the Ngemi Cia Watho gathering at Thika Green Stadium, prior to the planned Kitengela meeting. The rally announcement was made by Kajiado Senator Ole Seki Lenku, who invited residents to participate in the meeting. Kalonzo Musyoka addressed supporters through a poster, encouraging them to attend and engage in discussions about issues affecting the nation.

This meeting comes after public disagreements within the opposition, following Gachagua's remarks on a proposed political arrangement involving regional voting blocs. Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i criticized the approach as "majoritarian arrogance," warning that it could weaken opposition unity. The Kitengela meeting presents the leaders with another opportunity to showcase their cooperation as political activity escalates ahead of the upcoming 2027 General Election.