Inside Sifuna-Gachagua’s coalition, Ngilu factor and battle for Kalonzo’s backyard
Ngilu’s involvement could challenge Kalonzo’s influence.
Wiper Democratic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka (left) and Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua at Gachagua's Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri County on October 26, 2026. Gachagua also met former Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu (inset).
Rigathi Gachagua’s engagement with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Kitui governor Charity Ngilu is exposing a contest over regional influence and opposition leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ms Ngilu’s involvement could challenge Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence in Lower Eastern as Mr Gachagua courts Mt Kenya and Western Kenya.
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