Mtumishi wa Watu” Nyamwamu Proposes 3,000-Delegate Opposition Convention to Pick 2027 Nairobi Flag Bearer
Cyprian Nyamwamu, popularly known as Mtumishi wa Watu and an aspiring Nairobi gubernatorial candidate, has called for a transparent, structured and democratic joint nomination process among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nyamwamu says the opposition should avoid internal divisions and instead establish a credible mechanism through which its preferred candidate can emerge through a competitive and widely accepted process.
He has proposed a joint convention bringing together 3,000 delegates in Nairobi, with Wiper, DAP-K, PLP, Jubilee, DCP and the #LindaMwananchi movement each contributing 500 delegates.
Under the proposal, PNU would channel its delegates through Jubilee, while the Democratic Party associated with Justin Muturi would contribute its delegates through Wiper.
Nyamwamu further proposes that other political parties wishing to participate should be allowed to join the process by contributing delegates through any of the six participating parties.
“For example, if KANU decides to come back, it can contribute delegates through Jubilee, Wiper or any party of its choice,” Nyamwamu said.
A Lesson from the Pentagon
Nyamwamu argues that the opposition can draw lessons from the Pentagon arrangement of 2007, when opposition leaders came together at Kasarani and agreed on a joint political strategy.
He says a similar transparent process could help build trust among competing parties and give the eventual flag bearer legitimacy across the coalition.
He has urged opposition leaders to put aside personal ambitions and focus on creating a process that gives delegates and ordinary supporters confidence that the final candidate has been genuinely chosen.
According to Nyamwamu, the proposed convention should be guided by clear rules, an agreed delegate structure, transparent voting procedures and acceptance of the final outcome.
He believes such an arrangement could provide a stronger foundation for a united opposition campaign in Nairobi and nationally ahead of 2027.
“The question is not who wants to be the candidate, but whether we can agree on a fair process that allows the people to choose their candidate,” Nyamwamu said.
He also posed a challenge to opposition leaders and supporters: Can the opposition repeat the spirit of Kasarani 2007 and agree on one formidable team for 2027?
