Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto has rejected claims that former President Uhuru Kenyatta is financing Kenya’s opposition, arguing that growing public dissatisfaction with President William Ruto’s administration is the real force behind the opposition’s momentum.
Speaking during a television interview on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Wandeto backed Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s position that Uhuru should not be drawn into allegations surrounding opposition funding.
Highlights
- Wandeto dismissed claims that Uhuru Kenyatta is funding the opposition.
- He attributed growing opposition support to public dissatisfaction with the government.
- The MP cited taxation, economic pressures and protest-related grievances.
- He urged opposition leaders to project confidence ahead of the 2027 election.
- Wandeto said he believes the opposition could secure victory in the first round.
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Wandeto Defends Uhuru
Tetu MP Geoffrey Wandeto has pushed back against allegations linking former President Uhuru Kenyatta to the financing of Kenya’s opposition activities.
Wandeto argued that the growing strength of opposition politics is being driven by frustrations among ordinary Kenyans rather than financial backing from the former president.
He pointed to concerns over taxation, the cost of living and grievances arising from anti-government protests as some of the issues contributing to public dissatisfaction.
According to Wandeto, Kenyans themselves are providing the momentum behind the opposition.
‘Leave Uhuru Alone’
The MP also supported Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s call for political leaders to stop associating Uhuru with opposition funding claims.
Wandeto said the former president should be allowed to remain outside the current political contest rather than being repeatedly drawn into speculation over opposition activities.
He added that he has consistently rejected suggestions that Uhuru is behind the opposition’s political operations.
Kalonzo has similarly dismissed allegations that the former president is financing opposition activities.
Opposition Prepares for 2027
The comments come as opposition leaders continue efforts to reorganise and position themselves ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.
Wandeto urged opposition politicians to approach the coming contest with confidence, arguing that their public messaging could influence how supporters view their chances.
He said opposition leaders should avoid statements that could weaken confidence within their own ranks.
Wandeto Predicts First-Round Win
Wandeto expressed optimism that the opposition could defeat the Kenya Kwanza administration in the first round of the presidential election.
The MP, however, said he wanted to listen to Kalonzo’s remarks again to fully understand the context in which the Wiper leader made his comments.
Kalonzo has previously stressed the importance of respecting the outcome of a genuinely free and fair election, including a situation where President William Ruto emerges victorious.
With the 2027 contest approaching, the opposition faces the challenge of building a united political strategy while convincing voters that it can offer a credible alternative to the current administration.
With 2027 drawing closer, the bigger question may not be who is funding the opposition, but whether Kenya’s opposition can turn public frustration into a united and winning political movement.
