Nakuru residents brave rain to listen to address by United opposition leaders

Nakuru residents on Friday evening February 27, 2026 braved the rain and cold weather to listen to what the United Opposition leaders had for them in store.

The United Opposition under the banner of the United Alternative Government began a grassroots tour of Nakuru County on Friday, February 27, 2026, as part of its nationwide mobilisation campaign.

The leaders made a stopover at Maai Mahiu, Naivasha, Gilgil and climaxing in Nakuru CBD at the famous political space Kanu House.

Addressing locals at Nakuru CBD, the leaders Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Dr. Fred Matiang’i and several aspirants among others maintained that they are best suited to form the next government come 2027.

They highlighted several areas they feel the current government has failed.

According to them, it is time to fix the nation through alternative government.

In one accord, they rallied supporters in Nakuru to register as voters and come out in large numbers come 2027.

They vowed to continue engaging Kenyans on governance, economic empowerment and accountable leadership.

The leaders will on Saturday tour Bahati and Subukia constituencies.

The Nakuru tour follows a three-day visit to Kisii and Nyamira counties from February 23 to 25, 2026.

The coalition, led by Matiang’i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, held rallies at Ekerenyo Grounds, Kisii Stadium, Keumbu, Ogembo, Kenyenya, Nyamache and Masimba.

The coalition’s recent tours signal an effort to expand its presence beyond traditional bases and penetrate regions previously aligned with rival camps.

Leaders have emphasized the need for electoral integrity ahead of 2027 and reiterated plans to field a single presidential candidate.