Opposition figures, including Rigathi Gachagua and Edwin Sifuna, held talks at Wamunyoro as other leaders discussed a possible single candidate approach for 2027. Linda Mwananchi has indicated it will keep detailed plans close, arguing that open manifesto discussion risks the sitting administration adopting the ideas.
Kenyans currently face high fuel prices, elevated cost of living, heavy tax burdens and limited disposable income that constrains saving and investment. A change of leadership may limit one term for the incumbent, yet the practical test remains whether any incoming team has concrete, deliverable answers that restore purchasing power and confidence. Holding cards close protects strategy. It also leaves the public without a clear alternative on the issues that dominate daily life.