Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has accused opposition leaders of double standards in their treatment of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, questioning why one is welcomed into political discussions while the other is branded a mole.
Speaking during an interview on TV47’s Breakfast Show with Fred Indimuli, Chege argued that politicians across rival camps often pursue similar interests despite presenting themselves as different from their competitors.
“Politicians are all the same monkeys. They are maybe in different forests, but they are the same monkeys,” she said.
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Chege was responding to a discussion about Sifuna’s meeting with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the implications for efforts to unite opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The nominated MP said Sifuna’s growing political influence had attracted attention but questioned why his engagement with Gachagua was being received differently from Nyoro’s participation in political discussions.
“When Sifuna comes in to eat in the basket of Wamunyoro, he is welcomed. But when Ndindi Nyoro comes in, he is called a mole. It’s a hypocrisy of the highest order,” Chege said.
Her remarks came amid growing political activity among leaders seeking to shape alliances and establish their positions ahead of the next general election.
Chege pointed to Kalonzo Musyoka, Sifuna, Gachagua, Nyoro and Martha Karua as among the figures whose political activities and public statements have contributed to competition within opposition ranks.
Despite the rivalry, Chege said she welcomed competition as part of the democratic process but hoped opposition leaders would eventually resolve their differences and agree on a single presidential candidate.
“I hope they can come up with one candidate,” she said, describing the coming months as an important period for opposition politics.
She questioned whether the leaders could set aside their individual ambitions and develop a common political direction ahead of the 2027 elections.
Chege also cited the political alliance that brought together opposition leaders ahead of the 2002 General Election, arguing that the coalition demonstrated the importance of compromise and prioritising national interests.
She pointed to the late former President Mwai Kibaki’s emergence as the opposition’s preferred candidate, saying political leaders at the time were able to set aside competing ambitions to rally behind a common choice.
According to Chege, today's political leaders could learn from that experience by focusing on a shared vision for the country rather than competing primarily for power.
The nominated MP also urged Kenyans to look beyond presidential candidates when deciding how to vote, saying leadership choices at every level of government matter.
She encouraged voters to assess candidates for Members of County Assemblies, governors and MPs based on their records, promises and performance.
Chege further questioned politicians who change their positions after moving from government to the opposition, urging voters to scrutinise their political consistency and past actions before deciding whom to support.
Her remarks add to the debate over opposition unity and political realignments as parties and individual leaders position themselves ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.
