Kalonzo Speaks on Stepping Down from 2027 Presidential Race
Kalonzo has previously faced numerous calls to defect from the United Opposition and join hands with President Ruto...
✨ Key Highlights
Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), has emphatically denied rumors of his withdrawal from the 2027 Presidential race, accusing Kenya Kwanza bloggers of spreading misinformation. He reaffirmed his commitment to be on the ballot, despite ongoing pressure to defect to President William Ruto's camp.
- Kalonzo Musyoka dismissed rumors via a social media video on Friday, September 19, stating, "I will definitely be on the ballot come 2027."
- He rejected invitations from leaders like Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula and Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua to join the government.
- Kalonzo previously refuted a fake social media post on Thursday, August 7, alleging his appointment to a diplomatic mission in Côte d'Ivoire.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Kenyans
Part of the Day's Coverage
Kalonzo Musyoka Reaffirms 2027 Presidential Bid Amid Political Accusations - September 2025
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has emphatically denied rumors of his withdrawal from the 2027 Presidential race, reaffirming his commitment to be on the ballot. He accused Kenya Kwanza bloggers of spreading misinformation amid pressure for him to defect to President Ruto's camp. Musyoka also accused President William Ruto of terminating the planned Nairobi-Mombasa expressway construction to punish the Ukambani region for opposing the regime. This accusation came a month after KeNHA announced the rejection of the deal. In a related political development, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Chairperson Gladys Wanga stated that President William Ruto's re-election in 2027 is "highly likely," citing his strengthening alliance with ODM leader Raila Odinga.
