Split opposition as some leaders keep off street protests

Several leaders of the United Opposition joined the planned the second anniversary of the Gen Z revolution despite Gachagua urging protesters to stay away from the streets...

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A split emerged within Kenya's United Opposition as some leaders participated in street protests marking the second anniversary of the Gen Z revolution on June 25, 2026, despite calls from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for citizens to stay away.

Key opposition figures including Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Martha Karua, former Chief Justice David Maraga, and Siaya Governor James Orengo were present at the protests in Nairobi.
This demonstration occurred amidst a push for broader participation in public dissent.
The article highlights a division within the opposition regarding the strategy for public engagement.

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