Ruto dismisses revival of Azimio, says opposition cannot beat him
President William Ruto says that he was able to defeat Azimio in the last General Election while it enjoyed state patronage, and this round, he was assured of vanquishing the coalition...
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President William Ruto has dismissed efforts to revive the Azimio Coalition by former President Uhuru Kenyatta, confident he will defeat them in the 2027 General Election. This comes as Azimio announced leadership changes, with Kalonzo Musyoka taking over as party leader from Raila Odinga, sparking a dispute over gazettement of the new officials.
- President William Ruto confidently stated he defeated Azimio in the last election despite state backing and expects to do so again in 2027.
- The Azimio Coalition recently appointed Kalonzo Musyoka as its leader, replacing former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- Kalonzo Musyoka claims the State House has interfered with the publication of Azimio's new leadership in the Kenya Gazette, calling it an attempt to undermine multiparty democracy.
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Kalonzo Musyoka Declares 2027 Presidential Bid Amid Azimio Leadership Changes - February 2026
Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared his readiness to contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election, stating he had shelved his ambitions for 15 years. Speaking in Washington DC, Musyoka said Kenyans expect him to challenge President William Ruto. This declaration comes as the Azimio Coalition announced leadership changes, with Kalonzo Musyoka taking over as party leader from Raila Odinga. The change sparked a dispute over the gazettement of the new officials. In response, President William Ruto has dismissed efforts to revive the Azimio Coalition, expressing confidence that he will defeat them in the 2027 General Election.
