DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa is calling for a united opposition presidential ticket in 2027.
Eugene Wamalwa says the Kalonzo-led alliance will seek one presidential candidate and urges IEBC to share the voters’ register.
Komboa Kenya talks with opposition camps will seek a joint presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in 2027. Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa said the alliance plans to begin discussions next week.
Speaking at Priesthood Fellowship Church in Kahawa West, Nairobi, Wamalwa said unity would help prevent opposition votes from splitting. The Kalonzo Musyoka-led alliance wants different political formations to rally behind one presidential contender.
Komboa Kenya talks to include rival opposition camps
Wamalwa said the discussions would include former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s camp and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi movement. He also appealed to Sifuna and Orengo to join efforts towards a common candidate.
The planned outreach forms part of consultations among opposition leaders seeking a shared platform against Ruto’s re-election bid. However, Wamalwa presented a unified ticket as a goal for the talks, rather than an agreed outcome.
He described the opposition as an alternative government and expressed confidence that political unity could bring change. He also urged religious leaders and Kenyans to pray for unity as parties prepare for the election.
Alongside that appeal, Wamalwa warned against political divisions and violence during the electoral process. He called for a credible, peaceful contest that protects national cohesion and democratic principles.
Wamalwa seeks access to voters’ register
Meanwhile, Wamalwa asked the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to give political parties the existing voters’ register. He wants access before a planned mass voter registration exercise, which he said would take place next month.
Access to the records, he said, would allow parties to scrutinise registered voters and flag possible irregularities. He cited concerns about alleged registration of foreigners as voters.
Wamalwa raised those claims as matters for scrutiny, rather than established findings. His request focused on giving parties the information they need to examine voter records before the registration exercise.
Cost of living features in opposition agenda
Beyond electoral preparations, Wamalwa highlighted the rising cost of living as an issue for the opposition’s engagement with voters. He pointed to higher fuel prices and the cost of basic goods, including milk.
Those household expenses, he said, would help shape the opposition’s message ahead of the 2027 election. His remarks combined the push for political unity with concerns about election preparations and everyday costs.
