DCP courts Kalonzo to boost Sifuna’s 2027 bid
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) is seeking a coalition with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the 2027 presidential election. DCP leaders are actively building consensus among opposition figures to challenge President William Ruto.
Why it matters
This reflects the early stages of political realignment and coalition-building in Kenya ahead of the 2027 general election.
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala/HANDOUT
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has said the party will meet Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday for coalition talks ahead of 2027 elections.
Malala said DCP will use the meeting persuade Kalonzo to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 presidential bid.
Malala said DCP had settled on Sifuna as a suitable candidate to represent the opposition in the race against President William Ruto, adding that the party was reaching out to other opposition leaders to build consensus around his candidacy.
“You have seen DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua meet Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna the other day. They are united,” Malala said.
“We have said we also want to talk to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. We want him to support Sifuna.”
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