Wahome Thuku, a former political ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, now says there is nothing like a united opposition in Kenya.

In a post shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the lawyer and political commentator argued that the notion of a “United Opposition” or an “Alternative Government” does not exist.

Thuku’s remarks came a day after opposition leaders took part in activities marking the June 25 Gen Z anniversary, while Gachagua stayed away from the demonstrations, saying he had received intelligence reports warning of possible violence.

Thuku’s remarks

In his Facebook post, Wahome Thuku wrote: “One fact you may not want to hear, but you must hear anyway: There is no such thing as a United Opposition or a United Alternative Government.”

Moments earlier, Thuku had shared another post suggesting that people should be willing to listen to views they may disagree with.

“Good morning. There is a mild psychotherapy that we all need to go through. It’s manageable.

“It’s called committing to listen to what we don’t want to hear. More often, that which you don’t want to hear is usually the truth and the more important.”

While Thuku did not elaborate in the post on why he believes a united opposition does not exist, his remarks followed a series of recent commentaries in which he has questioned the coordination among opposition leaders.

Rigathi Gachagua’s position

Thuku’s comments contrast with those of Gachagua, who has maintained that opposition leaders remain united despite adopting different political strategies.

Speaking to a local television station on Thursday, June 26, 2026, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader dismissed suggestions of disunity following his absence from the June 25 commemorations.

“We are united by one objective of ensuring this government leaves office through a democratic vote in 2027.

“How individual opposition leaders mobilise their supporters may differ, but our common goal remains the same,” Gachagua said.

He added:

“We are principals with different constituencies and dynamics. There cannot be uniformity in every action. What matters is our shared commitment to offering Kenyans an alternative leadership in 2027.”

Gachagua also said his decision to stay away from the June 25 demonstrations was based on intelligence reports warning that his presence could create an opportunity for violence.

Opposition unity

The question of whether Kenya’s opposition is operating as a united political front has remained a subject of public debate, particularly as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Although opposition figures have repeatedly appeared together at several public events and have publicly stated their commitment to working towards a common political objective, they have at times adopted different approaches on strategy, messaging and mobilisation.