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As political temperatures begin to rise ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, a leaked power-sharing pact has set off intense debate. The document reveals a bold new strategy by the opposition, naming Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the proposed presidential candidate — a decision that shifts the power dynamics sharply.
Even more striking, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is featured prominently in the plan, despite once being a key player in President Ruto’s administration.
This unexpected twist indicates deep recalibration within Kenya’s political elite, as former foes and sidelined figures regroup to mount a serious challenge to Ruto’s reelection bid.
According to the leaked document, Kalonzo Musyoka has emerged as the most viable opposition presidential candidate. His experience, calm demeanor, and recent front-row role in the opposition ranks appear to have earned him trust among coalition insiders. However, his running mate has not yet been finalized.
Names floated for the deputy slot include former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa. To prevent internal fallout, the deal proposes alternative roles for those not chosen: Natembeya might retain his gubernatorial seat or be appointed to the Interior Ministry, while either Matiang’i or Wamalwa could be handed the Senate Speaker position.
It’s a calculated effort to maintain cohesion within the group while acknowledging the political weight each leader brings to the table.
The inclusion of Rigathi Gachagua has raised eyebrows. Once a fierce defender of the Ruto administration and the self-styled kingpin of Mt Kenya politics, he now appears positioned to serve as Prime Cabinet Secretary in a potential opposition government.
His role would reportedly surpass that of a deputy president in both influence and responsibility, cementing him as a central figure in the alliance.
The leaked plan suggests Gachagua has made peace with his critics within the opposition camp. His partnership with Kalonzo, after years of tension and rivalry, signals a strategic realignment designed to consolidate Mt Kenya support — or at least prevent its fragmentation.
Martha Karua has been proposed as Speaker of the National Assembly, while former Public Service CS Justin Muturi could make a comeback as Attorney General — a position he briefly held under the Kenya Kwanza government.
These strategic placements aim to blend legal expertise, regional representation, and political loyalty into a comprehensive power-sharing formula that could appeal to voters disillusioned by the current regime.
ODM leader Raila Odinga, long the face of the opposition, has yet to officially endorse Kalonzo. However, in a recent interview, he signaled openness to supporting either Kalonzo or even President Ruto, depending on political developments and the direction of the broader opposition coalition.
Though he emphasized his long-standing camaraderie with Kalonzo, Raila insisted that no formal request for support had been made — a statement many read as a veiled condition for future negotiations.
Despite the apparent unity in the proposed deal, not all opposition voices are on board. Saboti MP Caleb Amisi openly criticized the inclusion of figures previously aligned with past regimes and the current government. He argued that true reform cannot come from leaders who had a hand in building the very system they now seek to change.
Still, the broader coalition appears determined to form a unified front — not necessarily out of shared ideology, but to ensure Ruto faces a strong and cohesive opposition in 2027.
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