Nyoro and Matiang’i urge opposition unity, defend Uhuru against Ruto insults in Kajiado rallies

People’s Party of Kenya leader Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee’s Fred Matiang’i have called on fellow opposition figures to end insults and divisions, insisting unity is essential to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, while criticising the government’s record on universities, Amboseli revenue and insecurity.

Opposition leaders Ndindi Nyoro of the People’s Party of Kenya and Fred Matiang’i of the Jubilee Party have urged their colleagues to stop trading insults and creating divisions, saying unity remains the only viable path to unseating President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Addressing public rallies in Oloitokitok Town and Kimana market centre in Kajiado County, the two leaders accused some opposition figures of envy and jealousy. They said rivals were using the “mole” narrative to discredit other parties amid growing competition within the opposition ranks. Nyoro and Matiang’i insisted they were not in the opposition at the invitation of any individual.

The leaders also came to the defence of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. They condemned what they described as continued insults directed at the former head of state by President Ruto. Nyoro and Matiang’i accused the President of shifting blame for his administration’s failures onto his predecessor and argued that Ruto should take responsibility for his own leadership record instead of dragging Kenyatta into political confrontations.

They further urged Ruto and his allies to stop portraying the former President as a sponsor of the opposition, stating that Kenyans are fully behind the opposition.

On education, the two leaders challenged President Ruto’s claims that his administration has improved the sector. They accused the government of failing university students and undermining higher education at a time when a lecturers’ strike is ongoing. Nyoro and Matiang’i argued that the challenges facing universities contradict the President’s assertions of progress and insisted the government must address the concerns of students and other stakeholders rather than dismiss criticism. They maintained that the state of university education raises serious questions about the administration’s priorities.

On revenue generated through Amboseli-related activities, the opposition leaders called on the government to ensure the funds are channelled towards development projects that benefit residents of Kajiado County. They argued that local communities should be the primary beneficiaries of resources and activities within their region and warned against a situation in which the proceeds benefit only a select group of top government officials.

The leaders also called on the government to compensate residents affected by livestock theft and insecurity in Samburu. They insisted that protecting lives and property is a responsibility of the state and argued that communities facing persistent insecurity should not be made to feel privileged for demanding security. They urged the government to take decisive action to protect residents and provide support to those who have suffered losses.

Nyoro and Matiang’i maintained that Kenyans have already made up their minds about the country’s political direction and declared that President Ruto will serve only one term. They called on opposition leaders to put aside their differences and unite around a common agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying a united opposition would be better placed to challenge the Kenya Kwanza administration at the ballot.

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