Internal Strife in Kenya Kwanza Coalition Ahead of Elections - July 2025

The Kenya Kwanza coalition faces significant internal tensions as unmet expectations grow among its members. President William Ruto's leadership is questioned, as highlighted by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's announcement to withhold the identity of the preferred presidential candidate until closer to the 2027 elections to avoid sabotage. Additionally, cabinet secretary Hassan Joho's campaigning at the Coast has raised debates about his impact on Ruto's re-election bid. These developments indicate a precarious situation for the coalition as it approaches the upcoming elections.

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Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the opposition will keep its preferred presidential candidate secret until the last minute before the 2027 elections. Speaking in Baltimore, USA, Gachagua stated this is a calculated strategy to prevent President William Ruto from frustrating their campaign through state machinery.