Monday, August 10, 2026 - Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signaled his readiness to back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna should he be chosen as the opposition’s flag bearer in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking in an interview on Monday, August 10, the former
vice president said he has no reservations about supporting Sifuna, adding that
he is equally confident the senator would support him if the roles were
reversed.
“I have no problem supporting Sifuna at all.
“I am also quite sure that Sifuna has no problem supporting me
either.
“I have no problem supporting Gachagua; I stood with him at
the hour of need during his impeachment,” Kalonzo remarked.
Kalonzo maintained that the opposition’s strength lies in
unity, warning that President William Ruto’s political survival depends on
dividing the opposition.
“We are aware that
William Ruto’s only way to survive is to divide the united opposition.
“If we succeed in holding together, it matters not who is
actually the flag bearer. It’s a common cause,” he said.
His comments came shortly after former Public Service
Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria claimed that Sifuna is being “fattened for
slaughter.”
Kuria alleged that retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and
former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have already settled on Kalonzo as
their preferred candidate.
“Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua don’t agree on many
things, but they have agreed on one: who is their candidate.
“As sure as day follows night, the candidate for Gachagua
and Uhuru is Kalonzo Musyoka. It’s already been decided,” Kuria asserted.
Kuria further suggested that the political momentum around
Sifuna could be aimed at positioning him as Kalonzo’s running mate, noting that
while Sifuna is a “brilliant young man,” he may not yet realize he is being
prepared for the deputy slot.
The
Kenyan DAILY POST.
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