Three heavyweight opposition figures—former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (DCP leader), Wiper Patriotic Front’s Kalonzo Musyoka, and ODM’s Oburu Oginga — met for private discussions in Machakos County today.
What started as a somber condolence visit quickly evolved into a closed-door meeting, fueling speculation about opposition realignments ahead of the high-stakes 2027 general election.
The trio gathered at the residence of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu, offering condolences to the family following the tragic death of her son, Moses Muthama. Photos circulating online capture the leaders in candid moments—sharing lighthearted exchanges amid the mourning—highlighting a rare show of unity among otherwise divided opposition camps.
Sources close to the event describe the encounter as evolving from grief into substantive political dialogue, though no official agenda or outcomes have been disclosed. Details remain tightly guarded, with participants declining to comment publicly on the substance of their talks.
The timing could hardly be more charged. ODM is navigating internal leadership turbulence and coalition fractures within Azimio la Umoja, while Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) and Kalonzo’s Wiper continue pushing a “United Opposition” narrative against the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration.
Analysts see the Machakos rendezvous as a potential game-changer: Could this mark the first step toward a broader anti-Ruto coalition? Or is it merely a chance meeting amplified by Kenya’s ever-watchful political rumor mill?
As 2027 draws nearer, every handshake—and every hushed conversation—carries weight. Today’s Machakos moment underscores one truth: In Kenyan politics, even condolences can become launchpads for power plays.
Stay tuned—more twists are almost certainly on the way.
