The opposition’s once-promising coalition is now hanging by a thread, and at the center of the storm is impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His latest live interview — already trending nationwide — has reignited tensions that were simmering for months. Insiders describe Gachagua as “unapologetically blunt,” determined to “put everyone in their place.” But behind that defiance lies a political implosion that threatens to erase the Opposition’s fragile unity.

Those within his camp whisper of a man obsessed with control — a figure whose heavy-handedness has turned former allies into rivals. What was meant to be a coalition of reform now looks like a battlefield of egos, ethnic jabs, and silent betrayals.

Kalonzo’s Frustration Boils Over

Kalonzo Musyoka, long seen as the coalition’s moral anchor, appears to have reached his breaking point. His recent remarks at a rally in Kajiado were a direct strike not only at President Ruto’s administration but at Gachagua’s divisive tone. Surrounded by allies like Eugene Wamalwa and Justin Muturi, Kalonzo declared his commitment to reclaiming “what rightfully belongs to the people” — a statement loaded with political warning shots.

Sources close to Kalonzo suggest his relationship with Gachagua has deteriorated beyond repair. “Kalonzo feels sidelined, talked down to, and disrespected,” one insider revealed. The cold war between the two has spilled into public, leaving the alliance without a unifying voice.

Gachagua’s Toxic Dominance

Critics now call Gachagua the “Tribal Bigot,” accusing him of weaponizing ethnicity and control to cement his grip over the opposition. His brand of leadership — commanding, abrasive, and unapologetic — has alienated not only moderates but also those who once championed his rise after impeachment.

Political analysts argue that his insistence on dominance has killed dialogue within the alliance. “He doesn’t build consensus; he enforces loyalty,” one observer remarked. The opposition’s infighting is no longer a rumor — it’s a spectacle unfolding in real time.

Opposition in Freefall

What remains of the coalition is a shadow of its former self. MPs once aligned under a shared reformist agenda now appear scattered and disillusioned. Kalonzo’s allies, including Robert Mbui and Julius Mawathe, are reportedly reconsidering their positions, while grassroots supporters grow restless with what they see as leadership rot at the top.

The hashtag #GachaguaKillsOpposition has gone viral, reflecting a growing perception that Gachagua’s iron-fist politics are sabotaging the very unity he promised to protect. Meanwhile, party loyalists continue to defend him, claiming he is merely “cleansing” the movement of opportunists.

The Future of a Broken Alliance

As Gachagua doubles down on his rhetoric, the question now is not whether the opposition will survive — but who will remain standing when the dust settles. Kalonzo’s next move will be pivotal. If he walks away, the alliance’s collapse will be complete, marking the end of what once looked like a formidable counterforce to the ruling administration.

For now, one thing is clear: Gachagua’s leadership has become both the engine and the undoing of the opposition. What was meant to unite the discontented has instead birthed an empire of resentment, mistrust, and political exhaustion.