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In a scene of mounting political tension, a large crowd recently confronted opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, demanding he rescind an invitation extended to Governor Cecily Mbarire to join a planned opposition event.
The confrontation marks a startling rupture, exposing deep fractures within opposition ranks and signalling a volatile turn ahead of the election season.The incident occurred at a rally site in Embu County, where Kalonzo had sought to host a “meet-the-people” session under the United Opposition banner.
Crowd members, reportedly drawn from local communities and youth groups, disrupted protocols, shouting down organizers and insisting that the governor’s invitation be rescinded on the spot.Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos: banners torn down, microphones snatched, and jeers directed at both Kalonzo and Mbarire’s representatives.
Some members of the crowd accused them of political opportunism, declaring that Mbarire’s participation would undermine grassroots support and betray the opposition’s integrity.One local interlocutor, speaking on condition of anonymity, claimed:
“They said: ‘You can’t bring her here, she belongs to the other side.’ They almost forced Kalonzo to leave the stage until he promised to reconsider her invite.”In a terse response, Kalonzo acknowledged the disruption and vowed to review the decision.
He attempted to calm the crowd, urging unity and assuring his supporters that any changes would reflect popular will. But the moment had already sent shockwaves through opposition circles.Mbarire’s camp, meanwhile, remained silent — neither confirming nor denying intentions to participate.
Some political analysts interpret the silence as a cautious move amid shifting winds; others see it as strategic restraint in a fractured alliance.This public rupture suggests opposition coalitions may be more brittle than they appear.
The forceful rejection of Mbarire’s inclusion reveals deeper tensions over strategy, loyalty, and image ahead of the 2027 campaigns. As voters and activists scrutinize lines being drawn, the episode raises urgent questions about who shapes decision-making in Kenya’s coalitions — leaders or masses.
At press time, no official statement has emerged from Kalonzo’s principal office, and the full consequences of the event remain unfolding. But one thing is clear: what began as a planned opposition rally has morphed into a crisis of authority and cohesion.
