Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka and Rigathi Gachagua ended their joint tour of Western Kenya on Wednesday, striking a defiant tone against the government and promising to fight what they called “deep-rooted injustice.”
The two-day visit took them through Vihiga and Kakamega counties, where they were welcomed by large crowds some cheering, others cautious, and at times, a few tense moments.
“This journey is not about us. It’s about the people,” Kalonzo said during a rally in Kakamega. “We’ve seen Kenyans who are tired of empty promises and want real change.”
The campaign, framed as a national “liberation cause,” brings together a growing number of opposition heavyweights. Among them are Eugene Wamalwa of DAP-K, former Attorney General Justin Muturi, and former Interior Minister Fred Matiang’i.
Kalonzo told supporters that the unity of the opposition is key to challenging what he described as a system that has failed Kenyans.
“We’ve just wrapped up our tour of Kakamega. Goons were sent to block us, but they were met by the brave and patriotic Gen Z front, who stood tall and unshaken,” Kalonzo said in a statement on Wednesday evening.
Gachagua, the former Deputy President who has recently taken a sharper turn against the Ruto administration, praised locals for their “resilience and hope.”
“We wrapped up day one in Malaha, Navakholo, and I must say, the energy was electric,” he posted on social media. “To the people of Vihiga and Kakamega, your warmth fuels our mission.”
While the tour focused on rallying public support, both leaders avoided detailing a joint policy agenda or naming a preferred flagbearer.
As they now head into the final leg of their countrywide campaign, questions remain about how long this fragile opposition front can hold especially with deep-rooted rivalries and competing ambitions still in play.
