The United Alternative Government has announced the kick-off of a five-day ‘Ukombozi Tour’ in Lower Eastern Kenya, beginning with a series of engagements with residents across Makueni County.

On Monday, March 30, 2026, Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka shared a statement on his social media accounts confirming the tour in the region.

The announcement detailed the itinerary for the initial day of the tour, which will make several stops in the region. These include Tawa, Mbumbuni, Kikima, Mukuyuni, and Kilala, before concluding in Wote Town.

“Day 1: Ukombozi Tour, Makueni County. Kicking off our 5-Day Lower Eastern Tour today at Tawa, Mbumbuni, Kikima, Mukuyuni, Kilala, then Wote Town,” Kalonzo wrote.

Tupatane ground clarion call

The former vice president called on residents to turn up in large numbers, using the phrase “Tupatane ground” (Let’s meet at the ground) to mobilise supporters for the grassroots engagements.

The tour will last five days and is part of Kalonzo’s larger political plan to build support in the Lower Eastern region, which many people think is his political stronghold.

The visit is part of the United Alternative Government’s nationwide campaign ahead of the 2027 general election, with leaders seeking to expand influence in Rift Valley counties.

Previous tour

The United Alternative Government intensified its grassroots mobilisation in Nakuru County on the second day of its tour, holding a public engagement in Heshima, Bahati Constituency, on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

The tour, which began on February 27, saw a joint appearance by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua; former Interior Cabinet Secretary and Jubilee presidential aspirant Fred Matiang’i; Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka; DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa; and PLP’s leader Martha Karua, among others.

Day one covered Maai Mahiu, Naivasha, Gilgil, and Nakuru town, drawing crowds despite rainfall in some areas. Leaders addressed residents on economic empowerment, governance, and national unity.

The Nakuru meetings follow earlier tours in Kisii and Nyamira counties from February 23 to 25, where Fred Matiang’i received endorsements from local leaders. The opposition also made stops in Bomet’s Mulot area as part of its wider outreach strategy.