He argued that fragmentation within the opposition would only strengthen the ruling side and weaken efforts to secure victory at the ballot.
According to him, unity among opposition leaders remains the most realistic strategy ahead of the next election cycle, given the political dynamics currently shaping the country.
Sifuna’s remarks come at a time when discussions about possible political alliances and realignments are gaining momentum as leaders position themselves for 2027.
He noted that without a consolidated front, opposition parties risk splitting votes, which could ultimately favour the current administration’s re-election bid.
The ODM Secretary-General has in recent months been vocal on matters of national politics, often weighing in on governance, economic issues and the direction of opposition politics.
His latest comments underscore ongoing debates within opposition ranks on whether to maintain individual party identities or form a broad coalition to challenge President Ruto’s leadership.
Sifuna insisted that history has shown the importance of unity in competitive elections, suggesting that a divided opposition has in the past struggled to overcome well-organised ruling parties.
While he did not name specific leaders he expects to join the coalition, his remarks are likely to fuel further speculation about potential alliances involving key opposition figures.
The push for unity comes as political activity intensifies across the country, with leaders increasingly focusing on building support bases and strengthening regional influence ahead of 2027.
Political analysts have previously observed that coalition-building often plays a decisive role in Kenya’s presidential elections, where no single party typically commands overwhelming nationwide support on its own.