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August 26, 2026
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Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas

Gachagua says opposition will name 2027 presidential candidate after Christmas

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says the opposition will unveil its 2027 presidential candidate by March, urges Kenyans to remain calm...

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Kenyan opposition leader Rigathi Gachagua announced that the opposition coalition will name its presidential candidate for the 2027 General Election after the Christmas period. He emphasized that political mobilization and voter registration are the current priorities.

  • The opposition plans to decide on a single presidential candidate early next year, specifically after the Christmas holidays.
  • Key figure Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), made the announcement at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before departing for the United States.
  • Gachagua cited the example of Mwai Kibaki, who was named the National Rainbow Coalition candidate on October 14, 2002, for an election held on December 27, 2002, to illustrate that there is no need to rush the decision.

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