Jubilee deputy Party leader Fred Matiang'i with PPK leader Ndindi Nyoro at Seventh-day Adventist church in Kangema town, Murang'a, on September 12, 2026/ ALICE WAITHERAPeople's Party of Kenya (PPK) leader Ndindi Nyoro and Jubilee Party presidential flag bearer Fred Matiang’i have spoken of working together, signalling cooperation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The two leaders spoke of the need for opposition parties to work together during a Seventh-day Adventist Church service at the Kangema Empowerment Centre Hall in Kangema Town, Murang’a County.
Their remarks came amid differences within the opposition over party interests, leadership and the shape of a possible coalition ahead of the polls.
Nyoro, also Kiharu MP, said their appearance was an example of opposition leaders’ willingness to work together despite belonging to different political formations.
He said the task ahead was too important for leaders to allow political competition and personal differences to divide them, and said Kenyans wanted opposition leaders to unite and build a strong foundation for the country’s future leadership.
“All of us in the opposition have the intention of working together. The work ahead is not something to fight over or divide ourselves over. It is a difficult task, and Kenyans want all of us to come together,” Nyoro said.
Nyoro said leaders from other parties, including Peter Munya (PNU) and Martha Karua (PLP), would either attend or send representatives to a rally to be held at Kenol town later today, which he described as a show of unity.
The PPK leader has in recent months sought to establish his party and political ambitions within the wider opposition movement, amid differences among opposition leaders.
Nyoro, however, said the leaders had chosen to work together, saying their common objective should take precedence over political differences.
Matiang’i backed the call for cooperation, saying Kenya was at a point where leaders needed to put aside their differences and focus on issues affecting the country.
“There has never been a time, in my opinion, in the life of our nation, when we have needed unity of purpose, patriotism, love for one another, inclusion and focus like we do now,” Matiang’i said.
The former Cabinet Secretary said the country was facing serious challenges and warned that continued divisions could make it harder to address them.
He said he was pleased to appear alongside Nyoro, describing them as being 'of one accord' in their desire to work with other opposition leaders.
“When I am here with my brother Ndindi Nyoro, I am happy because we are of one accord. We want to work together with those brothers and sisters in the United Opposition and the others who are willing to join us, so that we can unite and face one direction to help our country move forward,” Matiang’i said.
He urged opposition leaders to avoid public attacks against one another, saying their political differences should not distract them from their broader objective.
“We should not have any discordant voices insulting each other or criticising each other. Let us focus on the objective, which is to move our country to the next level,” he said.
Matiang’i further called on leaders to use their political influence to bring Kenyans together, saying opposition leaders were on the same journey despite belonging to different parties.
"I want to plead with my colleagues and friends in the opposition. When you're in a journey such as this one, it'd be better to put all our strength together and focus on our objective," he added.
He further urged Kenyans to continuously pray for the country, saying the challenges facing the country require greater sobriety and careful reflection.
