‘Nairobi Deal’ Turns Gachagua into Suspected State Mole as Public Turns on United Opposition

The United opposition is staring into full-blown crisis after Rigathi Gachagua detonated a political firestorm that now has many asking: is he a rebel—or a government plant?

From the altar at Kariobangi North Church, Gachagua claimed he had clinched a secret “Nairobi deal” with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka — allegedly carving up Nairobi like war spoils ahead of 2027.

Hours later, Kalonzo blasted the claim as a fabrication and accused President William Ruto’s camp of planting falsehoods to shatter the United Opposition. But by then, the damage was done.

Now the script has flipped — and not in the opposition’s favour.

Across social media and street chatter, Kenyans are no longer debating if the opposition is divided. They are questioning why it exists at all. The dominant verdict: no agenda, no ideas — only boardroom politics, position bargaining and tribal chess.

“Where is the plan for jobs? For food? For housing?” asked one viral post. “All we see are deals and divisions.”

In a twist few expected, more Kenyans are echoing Ruto’s brutal verdict on his rivals: “Akili hawana.” They accuse the opposition of reducing national politics into ethnic arithmetic — slicing Kenya into tribal zones instead of offering solutions.

Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi summed it up bluntly: “This is not opposition politics. This is political arson.”

As 2027 approaches, the question grows louder:

Is Gachagua dismantling the government — or dismantling the opposition?

Nairobi is restless. The opposition is exposed. And the public is losing patience.