PREMIUM Opposition sets October 9 date for People’s Forum to guard 2027 election Opposition leaders seek to unite political, religious and civil society groups. Politics 4 hours ago

Opposition leaders will convene a People’s Forum on Electoral Preparedness on October 9, bringing together political parties, civil society, religious organisations, professional bodies, youth groups and other stakeholders to develop mechanisms for preventing political violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Summary Article What you need to know: Opposition leaders seek to unite political, religious and civil society groups to prevent violence and protect the integrity of the 2027 election.

The forum, announced during a joint briefing by the Linda Mwananchi and United Alternative Government formations, is being positioned as a citizens’ response to what opposition leaders describe as an increasingly hostile political environment marked by attacks on politicians, journalists and members of the public.