Leaders allied to the United Opposition have sought to calm fears of electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 General Election, assuring supporters that their votes will be counted. “I guarded exams, and there was no cheating; nobody will steal our votes,” he declared. In a show of confidence, Gachagua claimed the opposition had consolidated support across several regions of the country. “When William Ruto says he will win the election with two million votes, what does he mean?” Kalonzo wondered. The assurances by opposition leaders come amid ongoing public debate about the credibility of the 2027 polls.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 14:49 UTC