In a post shared on his X account, Kuria issued a stern warning to opposition figures Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Fred Matiang’i, cautioning them against placing their political fortunes in the hands of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Kuria’s remarks were anchored on statements previously made by Gachagua during a recent interview and a public address in Kangundo on Saturday.
According to Kuria, Gachagua has increasingly portrayed himself as the undisputed leader of the opposition, suggesting that other opposition figures struggle to mobilise politically in his absence.
Kuria claimed that Gachagua openly implied that opposition leaders “cannot leave their houses” when he is not around, a statement that paints a picture of dominance rather than partnership within the opposition.
He further pointed to Gachagua’s Kangundo remarks, where the former deputy president allegedly told Kalonzo Musyoka that he must deliver four million votes to earn a meaningful stake in any opposition arrangement.
To Kuria, such conditions signal a transactional and potentially risky political alliance.
Using the phrase “caveat emptor,” Kuria warned that Kalonzo, Wamalwa, and Matiang’i should be cautious, arguing that continued association with Gachagua under such terms could end in what he described as “premium tears.”
The remarks have added fuel to an already tense debate about leadership, equity, and unity within the opposition as the 2027 General Election approaches.
While the opposition has publicly insisted on unity, Kuria’s intervention highlights underlying mistrust and competition for dominance.
His warning suggests that unless opposition leaders redefine their relationship and terms of engagement, the alliance risks internal implosion before mounting a credible challenge to President William Ruto.
Whether the leaders heed Kuria’s caution or dismiss it as political provocation remains to be seen, but the debate underscores the fragile nature of opposition unity in Kenya’s evolving political landscape
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