[File, Standard]Kenya’s opposition parties have collapsed into a predictable and destructive ritual. The cure is to recognise one Official Opposition – at national level and in every county – composed exclusively of the runners-up in the presidential and gubernatorial races. The candidate with the second-highest votes automatically becomes Leader of the Official Opposition. Funding comes from the existing Political Parties Fund – the billions of taxpayers already handed to parties. At the same hour, the runner-up is sworn in as Leader of the Official Opposition.

Source: Standard Digital December 19, 2025 21:17 UTC