Kalonzo Musyoka: My time has come
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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Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front Party, announced his intention to contest the 2027 General Election as a presidential candidate, stating he had set aside his ambitions for 15 years.
- Musyoka expressed his readiness to be on the ballot in 2027.
- The announcement was made while addressing Kenyans living in the diaspora in Baltimore, Maryland.
- The event took place on February 8, 2026.
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Politicians Begin 2027 Maneuvers with Candidacy Announcements and Appointments - 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. In other political developments, President William Ruto appointed Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka as his Western region campaign coordinator, placing him at the forefront of high-stakes regional politics. Meanwhile, ahead of President Ruto's tour of Northern Kenya, Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua challenged the president to account for promises made since 2022. Gachagua claims the visit is an early campaign attempt for the 2027 election, rather than a move to address crises like drought and insecurity.
