Opposition leaders led by People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and his Jubilee Party counterpart Fred Matiang’i have called on fellow opposition leaders to stop trading insults and creating divisions, insisting that unity is key in their quest to unseat President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.
Addressing public rallies in Oloitokitok town and Kimana market centre in Kajiado County, they have accused some opposition leaders of envy and jealousy, accusing them of using the narrative to discredit rival parties amid growing competition within the opposition ranks.
The leaders have also come to the defence of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, condemning what they termed as continued insults directed at him by President William Ruto.
They accused President Ruto of shifting blame for his administration’s failures onto his predecessor, arguing that the President should take responsibility for his leadership record instead of dragging Kenyatta into political confrontations.
They further urged Ruto and his allies to stop portraying the former President as a sponsor of the opposition, saying Kenyans are fully behind the opposition.
On education, the two leaders challenged President Ruto’s claims that his administration has improved the sector, accusing the government of failing university students and undermining higher education, as the lecturers strike is ongoing.
They argued that the challenges facing universities contradict the President’s assertions of progress, insisting that the government must address the concerns of students and other stakeholders rather than dismiss criticism from Kenyans.
The leaders maintained that the state of university education raises serious questions about the administration’s priorities.
On matters revenue generated through Amboseli related activities, the opposition leaders called on the government to ensure that the funds are channelled towards development projects benefiting residents of Kajiado County.
They argued that local communities should be the primary beneficiaries of the revenue generated from resources and activities within their region, warning against a situation where the proceeds benefit only a select group of top government officials.
The leaders also called on the government to compensate residents affected by livestock theft and insecurity in Samburu, insisting that protecting lives and property is a responsibility of the state.
They argued that communities affected by persistent insecurity should not be made to feel privileged for demanding security, urging the government to take decisive action to protect residents and provide support to those who have suffered losses.
Nyoro and Matiang’i maintained that Kenyans have already made up their minds about the country’s political direction, declaring that President Ruto will serve only one term.
The leaders called on opposition leaders to put aside their differences and unite around a common agenda ahead of the 2027 general election, saying a united opposition would be better placed to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration at the ballot.
