In the early weeks leading up to the contest, key opposition parties had already put forward their preferred candidates to take on the UDA nominee vying for the seat.
However, what was initially expected to be a straightforward competition between different political outfits has now been complicated by a sudden change in direction.
According to reports, the joint opposition which is coordinated around leaders from different parties has now agreed to rally behind a single contender.
This decision comes after parties linked to Uhuru’s Jubilee, Gachagua’s DCP, Karua’s party and Kalonzo’s Wiper moved to pull out their earlier plans and streamline their approach.
The move effectively sidelines the idea of multiple candidates from coalition partners.
Instead, the opposition is aiming to concentrate its support behind one person, making the contest more focused and, arguably, more strategic against the ruling side.
The coalition’s convention coordinator, Kalonzo Musyoka has explained that the parties have agreed to fill one candidate for the seat through a consensus process.
The understanding is that rather than letting each group push its own contender, the coalition will determine the best candidate collectively.
To guide the selection, the coalition plans to identify the candidate through an independent scientific survey and credible opinion polling.
The intention is to ensure the aspirant most likely to secure victory is chosen, based on measurable public support rather than internal party preferences.
For voters in Ol Kaluo, the message is clear that this by-election is no longer just about who campaigned first, but about how well the opposition consolidates its influence.
As campaigns prepare to gather momentum, all eyes will now be on the outcome of the polling process and the name that ultimately emerges to represent the joint opposition at the ballot.
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