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3 storiesWanjigi Diverges From Coalition Model, Hosts Town Halls for 2027 Manifesto: Presidential hopeful Jimi Wanjigi of the Safina party is diverging from typical early campaign tactics by hosting town hall meetings nationwide to develop his 2027 General Election manifesto. This approach differs from coalition-based campaigns, where party leaders typically select candidates through internal negotiations rather than direct voter input. Meanwhile, the broader opposition coalition faces internal disagreements hindering their efforts to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections. The coalition's internal wrangles are creating uncertainty in their challenge against President William Ruto.