- Radio presenter Alex Mwakideu publicly questioned why Edwin Sifuna met DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua without involving other United Opposition partners
- Mwakideu's post raised eyebrows online, pointing out that Wiper and Martha Karua's party were left out of the Linda Mwananchi talks
- Several Kenyans weighed in on the presenter's comments, with reactions ranging from support to sharp criticism
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Radio presenter Alex Mwakideu has stirred a political debate online after questioning whether the United Opposition is as solid as its leaders claim, following a meeting between ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and DCP party leader Rigathi Gachagua under the Linda Mwananchi platform.
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Mwakideu, known for his candid takes on current affairs, shared his thoughts which were reposted via Nairobi Leo on October 21, 2026, throwing a spotlight on the apparent exclusion of key coalition partners from the sit-down.
"If the United Opposition is united, why is DCP holding a meeting with Linda Mwananchi alone without involving Wiper, Martha Karua's party, or the other parties?" he wrote, in a post that quickly attracted attention and debate.
Alex Mwakideu's question sparks political debate
The crux of the presenter's argument was straightforward: if the opposition coalition is genuinely unified, why were critical partners such as Wiper and Martha Karua's party left out of talks with Gachagua's DCP?
His post implied that selective engagement within the coalition could signal cracks beneath the surface of what is being presented as a united front.
The Linda Mwananchi movement, which Gachagua has been associated with since his fallout with President William Ruto's administration, has been drawing in various political figures.
The meeting with Sifuna was seen by some as a significant political development, though Mwakideu appeared unconvinced it reflected genuine coalition solidarity.
See the original post that sparked the debate:
Kenyans react to Mwakideu's take
The post drew a wave of responses from Kenyans who were quick to share their views. Here is what some had to say:
@Daud Abddille Maalim said:
"They know what is empty."
@Kennedy Ouko said:
"Chief, we are also asking where this unity they talk about is."
@Walter Motiri said:
"You can't have all friends at the same place bwana. Na ndege ikianguka nani atabaki? Shika mic vizuri na uache zako."
@Juliet Oduor said:
"Focus on two-term and development Mr. Let us watu wa wantam organize our house the way we want."
The reactions were a mixed bag, with some users backing Mwakideu's scepticism while others pushed back, suggesting the presenter stick to his lane in broadcasting rather than wading into political commentary.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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