Speaking on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Alai argued that Gachagua’s current political moves are aimed at securing his own bargaining power rather than rallying the opposition around a single, cohesive national strategy.
The vocal MCA added that the opposition's biggest hurdle is that individual leaders are focused on consolidating regional strongholds to negotiate for positions instead of presenting a united alternative to President William Ruto.
Alai further warned that this obsession with consolidating regions among opposition principals could backfire and weaken their ability to mount a serious challenge against the current administration in 2027 because they are inadvertently allowing President Ruto to dominate the national political conversation.
The remarks come amid heightened political tension within the opposition camp. In recent weeks, cracks have emerged among key opposition figures, including Gachagua, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, and former Attorney General Justin Muturi, over how best to organise ahead of the next polls.
Gachagua has been urging opposition leaders to mobilise votes in their backyards before going to the negotiation table to find the right candidate to face off against President Ruto.
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