Opposition unity faces test as Jubilee flags risk of vote split
Kemosi added that Jubilee Party, which has experienced internal disputes in recent years, is now focused on rebuilding its structures and strengthening its grassroots presence.
Kemosi added that Jubilee Party, which has experienced internal disputes in recent years, is now focused on rebuilding its structures and strengthening its grassroots presence.
Kindiki said the current administration itself came into office through a lawful and constitutional electoral process, despite opposition from rivals at the time.
Former LSK President Faith Odhiambo insisted that the Constitution clearly protects the rights of citizens, including freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and participation in elections, and warned that undermining those rights goes against public duty.
IEBC Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon reaffirmed the commission’s readiness to conduct the next election, promising a process that meets legal and international standards.
Speaking during a public engagement in Kisii on Monday, Kindiki said the government’s investments in roads, affordable housing, electricity connectivity, healthcare, education and agriculture had already earned public confidence across the country.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the senator claimed some leaders were deliberately promoting narratives around electoral manipulation and ethnic divisions to create fear among voters and weaken public confidence in the electoral process.
EACC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud issued the warning during a capacity-building forum for members of the Bungoma County Assembly Service Board and the Committee on Powers and Privileges held in Kisumu.
Speaking during a memorial gathering for the daughter of former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi in Nairobi, he said political competition should never override the need to preserve national unity and stability.
Omae said the commission under his leadership would put focus on healing divisions, promoting peaceful coexistence and reinforcing unity among communities.
The Interior PS said the issue of criminal gangs infiltrating demonstrations was not new and had existed for many years across different administrations.
Political observers say the split within opposition ranks could end up dispersing votes, a scenario that may work in favour of President William Ruto and his United Democratic Alliance party, which has recently recorded a string of by-election wins across the country.
At the same event, leaders associated with the Linda Mwananchi bloc, including ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, expressed openness to working with the wider opposition grouping.