United Opposition Retreat Ends in Stalemate Opposition principals under the United Alternative Government banner held a retreat but failed to reach agreement on key issues, including the official name of their coalition. The meeting, which had been billed as critical for cementing unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, ended without a deal on the coalition’s identity and other power-sharing questions, despite earlier unity pledges to back a single candidate against President Ruto in 2027. Key figures in the grouping include Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i, Martha Karua, Eugene Wamalwa and others. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been linked to the talks but has at times been represented rather than attending in person. The unresolved differences highlight ongoing tensions within the opposition as they struggle to convert a broad anti-government alliance into a cohesive political machine with a clear structure and flagbearer.
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