Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei has dismissed the anticipated launch of a new opposition political faction, asserting that it will only serve to solidify President William Ruto’s chances of securing a second term in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on Thursday, Cherargei criticized the opposition’s efforts as being tribal and regionally driven, arguing that such a formation lacks the national appeal and ideological foundation necessary to challenge President Ruto’s leadership.
“It’s unfortunate that most of these political parties are now regional or tribal,” he said. “Whether they launch new political parties or not, I don’t think they will unsettle President Ruto. I think it now allows President Ruto to cruise at the highest speed to the second term.”
Cherargei emphasized that the absence of a strong, united front within the opposition further weakens their position. He argued that the scramble for leadership among opposition figures such as Martha Karua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang’i, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua would only breed division.
“They will never settle on any candidate to face President Ruto in the 2027 elections,” the senator claimed, adding that the formation of such parties would deepen ethnic divisions rather than foster national unity.
This comes amid growing speculation that Rigathi Gachagua, who is reported to be parting ways with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), is planning to launch a new political vehicle targeting the Mount Kenya region. Gachagua has hinted at ongoing consultations with other prominent opposition leaders in a bid to forge a united front ahead of the 2027 polls.
However, Cherargei remains skeptical that any such coalition will pose a serious threat to the incumbent. He warned that the current trajectory of opposition politics, centered on regional interests and power struggles, is counterproductive to meaningful political progress.
“As long as the opposition remains fragmented and focused on tribal mobilization, President Ruto’s re-election is not only likely—it’s inevitable,” Cherargei concluded.
