HAPPENING NOW: Rigathi Gachagua Hosts Sifuna, Babu Owino and Linda Mwananchi Team at Wamunyoro

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hosted Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and members of the Linda Mwananchi movement at his Wamunyoro residence in a development that could attract attention as opposition leaders prepare for the 2027 General Election.

The meeting brings together political figures who have been seeking ways to strengthen their influence and build alliances ahead of the next polls. Gachagua, who leads the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), has repeatedly expressed support for opposition unity.

Sifuna and Babu have emerged as prominent figures within the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has been mobilising supporters across different parts of the country. Their presence at Wamunyoro is likely to generate discussion about the group’s relationship with Gachagua and the possibility of closer cooperation among opposition leaders.

The visit also comes amid growing political activity as leaders position themselves for the 2027 presidential and parliamentary contests. Gachagua has previously spoken about the importance of Sifuna and Babu working together, warning that divisions within Linda Mwananchi could weaken the opposition’s efforts.

In September, the former deputy president said he had contacted the two leaders over disagreements among their supporters and tasked Nyandarua Senator John Methu with helping resolve the differences.

The latest meeting could therefore be viewed against the background of ongoing consultations among leaders seeking to challenge President William Ruto in the coming election.

However, the significance of the Wamunyoro gathering will depend on whether the discussions lead to concrete political cooperation or remain part of wider consultations among opposition figures.

Neither the meeting itself nor the presence of the leaders automatically confirms a formal coalition agreement. Any political arrangement involving the participants would require further clarification from the leaders.

The development is likely to fuel further debate about the direction of opposition politics, particularly as Sifuna, Babu and Gachagua continue building their respective political bases ahead of 2027.

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