Monday, November 10,
2025 - Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has signaled a possible exit from the
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking on NTV’s morning show on October 10th,
Onyonka said his political loyalty lies with Matiang’i, whose 2027 presidential
bid he supports and he will seriously consider joining the Jubilee Party if the
former Interior CS advises him to.
“I have so much respect for the ODM party, and if I find
that I will win my seat with the Jubilee Party, I will just go there,” he said.
“If Matiang’i asks me to join Jubilee, I will seriously
consider that. If he doesn’t, I will remain in ODM.”
Onyonka admitted that switching parties has helped him
survive Kenya’s shifting political terrain.
He also noted that Raila Odinga’s passing has forced ODM
leaders to rethink their strategies.
Despite his openness to realignment, Onyonka ruled out
joining President William Ruto’s camp.
“I am
not criticising the Government so that I may join them at the end.”
“I tell
people that I would not join the president; even if I found my Mum associating
with him, I would discourage her," Onyonka said.
He praised opposition figures like Kalonzo Musyoka and
Rigathi Gachagua for resisting pressure to join Kenya Kwanza, and expressed
optimism about Matiang’i’s chances, especially after being named Jubilee’s Deputy
Party Leader by former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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