The question of the United Opposition’s flagbearer remains a hot potato. United Opposition pose for a photo during the official launch of the People’s Renaissance Movement on August 11, 2026. Photo/CourtesyPrincipals in the United Opposition are tonight calling for selflessness among themselves when the time comes to decide on a flagbearer to face President William Ruto at the ballot.Led by Democracy for Citizens (DCP) party leader Rigathi Gachagua and Democratic Party (DP)’s Justin Muturi, the leaders say the formula to be used must produce a leader who surpasses all leadership parameters against the Head of State.With the clock ticking toward the 2027 general election, the question of the United Opposition’s flagbearer remains a hot potato.Attention has now shifted to the personalities of the principals in deciding the man or woman to face President Ruto and ensure a first-round win.Leading the call for selflessness from Washington in the United States, Gachagua expressed willingness to shelve his presidential ambitions if the flagbearer picked would be a sure bet to send Ruto packing."If we do our arithmetic and find Sifuna ndio atapeleka hii mtu nyumbani mapema, so be it. And there’s no problem. There’s no problem. Even I, Riggy G, I can deputise Sifuna, kwani iko makosa gani? Even Sifuna can deputise me. Sifuna can deputise Kalonzo. Kalonzo can deputise Sifuna,” said Gacha...
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