• The tour doubled as a platform for opposition leaders to sharpen their critique of the Kenya Kwanza administration and to urge residents to prepare for the mass voter registration exercise slated for March 2026.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP), has declared Nakuru County the enduring heart of Kenya’s political realignment, using the United Opposition's two‑day tour to frame the city as the nation’s de facto political capital.

On February 28, 2026, during the final leg of his Nakuru visit, Gachagua announced on X that Nakuru’s four‑decade role as a hub for national and regional politics remains unmatched.

Rigathi Gachagua, leader of the Democratic for the Citizens Party (DCP) during the political rally in Nakuru. (Photo credit: X)

He described his entry into the county as a purposeful declaration: “a call for us to reclaim our country from the recklessness that currently guides its leadership and management.”

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Opposition Tour Sets the Stage

The United Opposition—recently rebranded as the United Alternative Government launched its Nakuru engagements in Maai Mahiu on February 27.

Gachagua, the former Deputy President, rallied supporters with a message of resilience: despite the chilly Naivasha morning, he said Kenyans’ determination shone through as the coalition began its grassroots mobilization.

The tour doubled as a platform for opposition leaders to sharpen their critique of the Kenya Kwanza administration and to urge residents to prepare for the mass voter registration exercise slated for March 2026.

Voices from the Coalition

Fred Matiang’i, Jubilee deputy party leader, warned that Kenya’s global reputation had suffered under current leadership, recalling his own reforms in education and free primary schooling.

Fred Matiang’i, Jubilee deputy party leader during the Nakuru rally. (Photo credit: X)

Eugene Wamalwa, The Democratic Action Party (DAP-K) leader urged citizens to resist monetary inducements, quipping that while they could accept the NYOTA fund, they must not forget to register as voters.

Eugene Wamalwa, The Democratic Action Party (DAP-K) leader in a Nakuru rally. (Photo credit: X) 

The Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pressed for a change in leadership direction, while the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua emphasized unity and vigilance:

People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua during the Nakuru rally. (Photo credit: X)

“The secret to one term is by registering as voters and when the time comes, vote and let us guard the votes.”

Justin Muturi, former Attorney General (AG), underscored that only a united opposition could mount a formidable challenge in 2027.

Nakuru as the Launchpad

By centering their tour in Nakuru, opposition leaders signaled the county’s symbolic weight in shaping Kenya’s political future. The coalition framed its activities—voter mobilization, unity talks, and grassroots forums as the pillars of its national strategy.

As the 2027 race begins to take shape, Nakuru once again emerges as the stage where Kenya’s political battle lines are drawn: voter registration, coalition unity, and economic accountability are already defining the contest.

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