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Amisi said he was concerned that recent political activity around the movement risked shifting its focus towards established opposition figures, particularly Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, as parties and politicians position themselves for the 2027 General Election
The Kiharu MP said some politicians had reached out to congratulate him after he unveiled his new political outfit, despite having strained relations with leaders in the Opposition.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Wednesday, Njiru portrayed Kalonzo as a leader with the experience, political consistency and character needed to take charge of the country after the next election
The party uses the slogan “Sauti ya Wakenya” (Your voice. Your party. Your Kenya), while its official slogan is “Usawa Haki Uhuru” (Equality, Justice, Freedom).
The two leaders were once political allies, with Ruto and Gachagua running together in the 2022 General Election before their relationship broke down and ended with Gachagua's impeachment in October 2024.
Jubilee said Uhuru remains entitled to his political views as a Kenyan citizen and should not be blamed for Opposition activities simply because he previously served as President.
The governor linked the alleged attempts to block the rally to Kenya’s earlier political struggles, when leaders and their supporters were prevented from accessing some parts of the country during the push for multiparty democracy.
According to Kioni, the former Prime Minister had privately told a group of political allies soon after the 2022 General Election that he was ready to end his active political career and wanted younger leaders to start looking for someone who could lead the next presidential campaign.
Announcing the changes at Wiper Headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, Kalonzo said the appointments were designed to broaden the party's leadership, strengthen its organisational capacity and support efforts to build a united opposition capable of forming the next government
The former Cabinet Secretary argued that the opposition cannot campaign against what it considers poor leadership in government while embracing similar conduct within its own ranks.
In a joint statement signed by DP Party Leader Justin Muturi, PNU Party Leader Peter Munya and Mbus Party Leader Lenny Kivuti, the leaders described Gachagua's remarks as unconstitutional, divisive and disrespectful to established political parties.
The opposition politician has remained behind bars since November 2024 after he and his aide, Obeid Lutale, were arrested in neighbouring Kenya before being taken back to Uganda, where both were later charged with treason.