Uhuru Kenyatta has urged opposition leaders to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta asks opposition leaders to resolve their differences and pursue a common political direction before the next election.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called for opposition unity ahead of the 2027 General Election. He said Kenyans had already decided their political direction and wanted leaders to work together.
Kenyatta spoke during a requiem mass for his cousin, Beatrice Wambui Muturi, at PCEA Nairobi West Church. He urged opposition figures to set aside personal differences and respond to public expectations.
Although he has left active politics, Kenyatta said he still listens to citizens during village visits. Those conversations, he said, had convinced him that people wanted a united leadership focused on their concerns.
Uhuru presses for opposition unity
Kenyatta addressed Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Action Party-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, among others. He asked them to organise themselves around a common objective rather than competing ambitions.
However, the former president did not endorse a presidential candidate. Instead, he reminded the leaders that only one person could occupy the presidency at a time.
He also urged them to leave past disputes behind and concentrate on Kenya’s future. In his view, unity and a shared purpose offered the path towards the country Kenyans wanted.
Kenyatta further linked lasting peace to justice, arguing that leaders must address grievances rather than simply appeal for calm. He called for a peaceful, prosperous and united country, saying citizens expected leaders to pursue those goals.
Candidate talks test opposition cooperation
Meanwhile, opposition leaders are stepping up consultations on a coalition to challenge President William Ruto in August 2027. However, the search for a joint candidate has exposed differences over leadership, selection timelines and political responsibilities.
Recent discussions involving Kalonzo, Gachagua and Jubilee Party leader Fred Matiang’i have focused on easing tensions. Public disagreements had threatened their efforts to establish a shared political platform.
Kalonzo’s camp has reportedly favoured choosing a candidate early to allow sufficient time to mobilise support. Gachagua, meanwhile, has pushed for wider consultations and negotiations before the coalition makes that decision.
The parties also face competing demands over regional representation, political influence and the terms of a pre-election agreement. Against that backdrop, Kenyatta urged leaders to resolve their differences and agree on how to approach voters.
