Opposition: We shall weather the storm and keep our winning unity – The Standard

Kenya’s main opposition coalition has publicly committed to staying cohesive and focused as it builds toward the 2027 presidential election. At a national conference on October 11 2025, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka secured his party’s endorsement to vie for the presidency, marking the first formal candidate nomination within the coalition. The move was framed as a signal to the ruling party and the electorate that the opposition will remain united and resilient in the face of political pressure.
The coalition, often referred to as the United Opposition , is attempting to overcome internal challenges and early campaign-season turbulence. Kalonzo used the endorsement event to criticise the governing administration’s economic agenda, describing the current model as bottomless corruption and top-down greed . He emphasised that despite distractions and attempts to sow division, the opposition structure will hold together. Analysts note that while the declaration helps shore up morale, the real test will be managing competing ambitions within member parties and turning rhetoric into organised action.
The implications for Kenyan politics are significant. A unified opposition entering the 2027 race could pose a stronger challenge to the incumbent government and shift the electoral dynamics. However, the public will be watching whether unity is more than a statement—whether it translates into a coherent platform, strategic mobilisation, and credible policy alternatives. If the opposition falters or fragments, it risks handing ground back to the ruling side ahead of a high-stakes election cycle.