Kalonzo: I shelved my presidential bid for 15 years, now I'm ready to lead Kenyans
Kalonzo says the opposition is seeking to bring order to the country, including reversing some of the unpopular laws spearheaded by the Ruto administration...
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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.
- Kalonzo Musyoka announced his presidential bid for the 2027 General Election.
- He stated he had postponed his presidential ambitions for 15 political years.
- The announcement was made while addressing Kenyans living in diaspora at Baltimore in Maryland on February 8, 2026.
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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.
