Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed calls for unity within Kenya’s opposition, insisting that leaders will eventually agree on a single presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.

Gachagua dismissed concerns over divisions within the opposition, maintaining that differences among political leaders should not be mistaken for a breakdown of their political alliance.

He expressed confidence that ongoing political engagements would eventually produce a common candidate capable of mounting a strong challenge in the next general election.

Speaking during a meeting with Democratic Congress Party (DCP) supporters from Gilgil, Nakuru County, at his Wamunyoro residence, Gachagua compared the disagreements within the opposition to family disputes, arguing that political differences should not prevent leaders from working together against a common opponent.

He also appeared to extend an invitation to KANU leader Gideon Moi, saying the opposition had no problem supporting another Kalenjin leader whom he considers capable of providing alternative leadership.

Gachagua further condemned what he termed ethnic profiling of the Kalenjin community, insisting that the opposition's political contest was against President Ruto and not the wider Kalenjin population.

He argued that Kenyans should not be judged collectively based on their political affiliations, adding that the opposition would welcome leaders from the community who share its political ambitions.

The DCP leader also accused some Mount Kenya MPs allied to President Ruto of attempting to weaken the region's political influence through competing political formations.

Despite the emerging disagreements over leadership and political influence, Gachagua maintained that the opposition's biggest challenge was agreeing on who would lead its presidential campaign in 2027.

His remarks come amid growing political realignments as opposition leaders position themselves ahead of the next General Election.