Muthama’s Sonko, Kalonzo meetings spark 2027 realignment talks
Kenyan political figures Johnson Muthama and Mike Sonko have held meetings to discuss leadership and the future of the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. These consultations follow a similar meeting between Muthama and opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka, signaling potential political realignments.
Why it matters
These meetings suggest shifting alliances within the Kenyan political landscape as parties begin positioning themselves for the next national election cycle.
Parliamentary Service Commissioner Johnson Muthama and former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko /X
Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Johnson Muthama has held a second meeting with former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, days after holding consultations with Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka, amid heightened political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Muthama, a close ally of President William Ruto, met Sonko on Friday for discussions he said centred on leadership and the future of the country.
The former Kangundo MP confirmed that it was his second meeting with Sonko, the leader of the National Economic Development Party (NEDP), and hinted that more details would emerge later.
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