No handshake, no nusu-mkate! Kalonzo declares 2027 battle lines
Kenyan opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out any power-sharing agreements with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election. He urged his supporters to mobilize for a decisive electoral contest, citing failures in government policy.
Why it matters
This declaration sets the stage for a polarized political environment in Kenya as the country enters its next election cycle.
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Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out a political handshake with President William Ruto, declaring that his next engagement with the President will be at the ballot in the 2027 General Election.
As Kenya entered the 2027 election cycle, Kalonzo said the opposition would not enter into a power-sharing arrangement with Ruto.
Kalonzo said exactly 365 days remained before the 2027 General Election, urging his supporters to use the period to mobilise and organise for a decisive political contest.
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