# “Ruto Is A Threat To This Country” Sifuna Admits As He Reveals Why He Must Unite With Gachagua After Their Bitter Fallout

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- Published: 2026-11-08T09:15:16+00:00
- Author: Ibrahim Mohammed

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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have underscored
their intent to build a broad-based opposition coalition aimed at removing President
William Ruto from power in the 2027 General Election.

Speaking at Thika during the Ngemi cia Watho Cultural Festival in Kiambu County,
Sifuna acknowledged past political friction between himself and the former second-
in-command, noting that their shared evaluation of the current administration has
superseded previous rivalries.

Sifuna told the crowd that while he and Gachagua had clashed intensely during previous
political contests, both leaders eventually reached a consensus regarding the direction
of the country under President Ruto’s leadership.

He asserted that the current executive poses a significant threat to national economic
stability and democratic institutions, creating a pressing need for rival political
factions to bury the hatchet and present a unified political front ahead of the 
upcoming electoral cycle.

The Nairobi Senator emphasized that opposition figures across regional divides must
set aside personal ambitions and focus on building strategic partnerships capable
of mounting a formidable challenge.

His sentiments were echoed by Gachagua, who affirmed his willingness to work alongside
anti-government leaders across the country to bring about leadership change.

Both politicians noted that political realignments were entering a critical phase
where cross-regional unity would take priority over past disputes.

The joint appearance at the cultural festival in Mount Kenya highlights a growing
convergence among opposition heavyweights seeking to consolidate support across 
Western, Nairobi, and Central Kenya voting blocs.

As political realignments gather momentum, the Sifuna-Gachagua dialogue marks a 
clear step toward a consolidated anti-incumbency movement aimed at altering the 
country’s political landscape.

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