Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua announced that the opposition will withhold the identity of its preferred presidential candidate until closer to the 2027 elections to avoid sabotage by President William Ruto.

• The opposition is rallying behind the “Ruto Must Go” movement.
• Gachagua warned that revealing a candidate too early could lead to political sabotage by using state resources against them.
• He emphasized the need for unity among opposition leaders, stating, “Whoever wins the favor of the people will carry our flag.”