Matiang'i exposes power struggles amid Gachagua camp tensions
The alliance is grappling with mistrust, alleged 'backstabbing' and political 'set-ups...
✨ Key Highlights
Internal power struggles and mistrust are threatening the unity of Kenya's Opposition coalition, despite their public display of solidarity against President William Ruto.
- Co-principal Dr. Fred Matiang'i highlights the need for "honesty, transparency and good faith" among leaders to build trust and present a credible alternative government.
- Key figures involved include Dr. Fred Matiang'i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and Citizen Transformation Party leader Martha Karua, among others.
- Conflicting messages regarding the selection of a single presidential candidate for 2027, alongside alleged backroom deals and public endorsements, are fueling speculation and undermining coalition cohesion.
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