Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer
Internal wrangles, vested interests and indecisiveness continue to rock the United opposition as it grapples to identify the outfits flag bearer to face President William Ruto...
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Internal disagreements are hindering the United opposition's efforts to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, creating uncertainty in their challenge against President William Ruto.
- The opposition coalition is facing significant challenges in its quest to identify a unifying candidate.
- Key figures within the United opposition are reportedly at odds over the nomination process.
- Vested interests and indecisiveness are cited as major obstacles in their strategic planning for the upcoming election.
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Internal wrangles hit opposition in push to name 2027 flagbearer - July 2026
Internal disagreements are hindering the United opposition's efforts to select a flagbearer for the 2027 general elections, creating uncertainty in their challenge against President William Ruto. Kenya's major political parties are experiencing significant defections as elected leaders seek new platforms for the 2027 general election, with the ruling UDA, ODM, Jubilee Party, and DAP-K among the hardest hit by ongoing political realignments. A nationwide survey by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) shows Kenyans increasingly fear that money, rather than merit, will decide the outcome of the 2027 General Election. Additionally, Principal Secretary Charles Hinga has strongly refuted opposition claims that the Affordable Housing Program will be scrapped if they form government, calling such talk nonsense and selfish.
