United Opposition Chiefs Sign Unity Pact, Gachagua Represented By Malala
Principals of the United Alternative Government have signed a unity pledge and coalition agreement, committing to remain united and support a single presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election.
The leaders met in Kiambu on Monday, where they agreed to participate in a joint, credible process to select their presidential candidate and to support whoever emerges as the coalition’s nominee.
“After extensive and candid consultations, we have unanimously agreed to execute a Personal Unity Pledge and a Coalition Unity Agreement, through which each Principal commits individually and collectively to remain united, participate in a credible process of selecting our presidential candidate,” the principals said.
The principals said the agreement was driven by the need to place national interests above individual political ambitions and party considerations.
“We recognise that millions of Kenyans are looking beyond individual leaders and political parties,” they said.
“They are asking whether those seeking to provide alternative leadership dare to put aside personal ambitions, historical differences and partisan considerations in defence of the greater national interest.”
Before adding, “Our answer today is unequivocal: Kenya comes first.”
Under the Personal Unity Pledge, each principal has committed to respect the collective decisions of the coalition, participate faithfully in the presidential selection process and provide their political support and resources to the eventual candidate.
The Coalition Unity Agreement further commits the leaders to a fair, transparent and credible process of selecting the presidential candidate.
The principals have also pledged to support the eventual nominee regardless of who is selected.
Meanwhile, they also agreed not to undermine the candidate, sponsor rival bids or take actions that could divide the coalition.
They acknowledged that maintaining their unity ahead of the 2027 elections would require sacrifice, discipline, tolerance and courage.
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“This is therefore more than a political understanding among leaders. It is a covenant with the people of Kenya. We have chosen to walk it together,” the principals said.
The leaders made a declaration with a pledge that they said would guide their political partnership.
“Country above self. Unity above division. Service above power. That is our pledge to one another. More importantly, that is our covenant with the people of Kenya,” they said.
Principals present were Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Fred Matiang’i, Justin Muturi, Eugene Wamalwa, Peter Munya, Lenny Kivuti and Omingo Magara.
Cleophas Malala signed the agreement on behalf of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
United Opposition Chiefs Sign Unity Pact, Gachagua Represented By Malala
