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Why Opposition must name its leader by August 2026

Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka addressing rally at Kimilili market in Bungoma county on July 4, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]

In the high-stakes game of national politics, timing isn’t just a detail; it is the difference between a landslide victory and a crushing defeat. As we look toward the August 2027 General Election, the “United Opposition” finds itself at a crossroads.

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