Speaking during an exclusive interview on Thursday, the UDA figure said the ruling coalition does not consider the Gachagua–Kalonzo alliance as a major political headache at the moment.
According to the politician, the duo represents familiar faces and traditional political formations whose strategies and support bases are well known within government circles.
“The government is not much worried about the so-called United Opposition,” the UDA politician stated. “We have faced such alignments before. What is drawing serious attention is the new evolution of leaders who are connecting directly with the people, especially the youth.”
The politician singled out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and Winnie Odinga as figures whose growing influence could significantly alter Kenya’s political direction.
He noted that the four leaders command strong followings both on the ground and on social media, giving them the power to shape public opinion beyond traditional party structures.
According to the UDA official, this new generation of leaders is redefining political engagement by focusing on issue-based politics, accountability and youth empowerment, themes that resonate with a large section of the population.
Their ability to mobilise young voters and urban constituencies was described as a factor the government is closely monitoring.
“They speak the language of the young people and understand the current struggles of Kenyans,” he said. “That is where real political change can come from, not just boardroom alliances.”
The remarks come at a time when Kenya’s political environment is steadily shifting, with younger leaders taking centre stage ahead of future elections.
Analysts say the growing prominence of such figures could force both government and opposition outfits to rethink their strategies as the country moves toward a new era of politics.
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