Line Up In Place As Opposition Unveil 4 Possible Presidential Candidates

Kenya’s opposition has begun closed-door negotiations on a power-sharing deal, laying the groundwork for a united front aimed at defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 general election.

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who has emerged as a key opposition figure since his ouster last year, confirmed that talks are underway and revealed that five draft frameworks outlining the distribution of top government positions are already being debated.

Speaking during a press conferenece, Gachagua said the coalition’s priority is to agree on a governance formula that addresses corruption, extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances.

“We will agree on who takes which office, provided we build a leadership framework that restores accountability,” Gachagua told reporters after meeting ex-Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i.

Other senior figures in the talks include Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, veteran reformist Martha Karua of the PLP, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi.