Gachagua and Sifuna Hint at Opposition Collaboration Ahead of 2027 Polls - May 2026

Following a TIFA poll projecting intense competition for the 2027 general election, key political figures Rigathi Gachagua and Edwin Sifuna have signaled potential collaboration to remove President William Ruto from power. Kenyan opposition leaders have pledged to unite and work together as they look ahead to the 2027 general election, with recent polls indicating President Ruto leading in potential presidential matchups while Edwin Sifuna has surged to fourth place. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is opposing a bid by his predecessor Gachagua to receive full pension benefits as Deputy President, arguing that granting the request would imply Gachagua is entitled to the position. Tension marked the Emurua Dikirr by-election with one person injured in an attack by suspected goons in the Chelemei area, as late MP Johana Ngeno's widow cast her vote.