Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has proposed an opposition unity strategy, likening it to a "hyena coalition" to challenge President Ruto in 2027.

• Gachagua is rallying behind the idea of a unified opposition with "over 8 million voters," particularly targeting the Mt Kenya region.
• Key figures involved include Rigathi Gachagua and potential opposition presidential candidates such as Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, and Martha Karua.
• The term "hyena coalition" references a recent slur attributed to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, who allegedly compared a community to hyenas.

Fears of a repeat of the 1992 political divisions are resurfacing within Kenya's opposition due to widening internal rifts.

• Political analyst Ian Horsefield warns that current opposition disunity could mirror the circumstances that led to Daniel arap Moi's victory in the 1992 multiparty election.
• Key figures involved include Ian Horsefield, a constitutional lawyer and political analyst.
• The article highlights the potential for opposition divisions to benefit the incumbent government, echoing historical patterns.

The Linda Mwananchi team, led by prominent political figures, is intensifying its efforts to consolidate support in traditional Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) strongholds in the Western region of Kenya.

• The team, including Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Siaya Governor James Orengo, will be touring Busia on Friday, August 7, 2026, and Kakamega over the weekend.
• Their tour aims to counter ODM's efforts to retain its traditional support base ahead of next year's General Election.
• The campaign faces challenges, with isolated incidents of violence reported in Homa Bay, where a rally is planned for August 16.