Opposition

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna said on Tuesday that the opposition will select one presidential candidate through public opinion to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 election. He stressed unity and rejected selfishness or betrayal.

April 28, 2026 Reported by AI

Sweden's opposition parties have unveiled their shadow budgets for spring 2026, with increased electric vehicle support as a rare common thread. They sharply criticize the government while proposing economic and welfare measures. Key proposals target electric cars, child benefits, and jobs for the long-term unemployed.

Rigathi Gachagua, DCP leader, accused the government of reviving a special 12-officer police unit—previously blamed for a January church attack—to disrupt opposition ahead of 2027 polls. He condemned a tear gas assault at his Kikuyu rally and vowed to press on with meetings, while allies criticised police politicisation. Kajiado police denied the claims.

April 12, 2026 Reported by AI

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has claimed police attempted to assassinate him during an attack on an opposition convoy heading to Kikuyu. The convoy carried Kalonzo, Rigathi Gachagua and Eugene Wamalwa. Officers fired live rounds, teargas and rubber bullets.

On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the ruling coalition secured a majority in 15 of the 27 permanent committees of the Chamber of Deputies, including the key Finance and Constitution committees. The deal reinforced the board agreement, incorporating the DC party, but highlighted a rift between PS and PPD in the opposition.

March 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Former radical deputy Rodrigo De Loredo reaffirmed he will lead a ticket in Córdoba's 2027 provincial elections. He challenged Luis Juez and Gabriel Bornoroni, stating: “They are playing a semifinal; I’ll wait for them in the final.” He proposed opposition primaries to unify the non-Peronist vote, an idea dismissed by his rivals.