If true, the development could signal a widening political distance between Uhuru and his longtime ally, Raila Odinga.
Azimio was once regarded as one of the strongest political formations capable of challenging President William Ruto and his UDA-led Kenya Kwanza administration.
Azimio was once regarded as one of the strongest political formations capable of challenging President William Ruto and his UDA-led Kenya Kwanza administration.
However, internal disagreements have emerged, particularly over Raila’s position that dialogue with Ruto should be pursued. Some members of the coalition fear that engaging the government could weaken efforts to build a united opposition ahead of the 2027 polls.
With the next election approaching, Uhuru appears to be carefully assessing his political options. Should he be backing Kalonzo as a potential successor, it could indicate a preference for a leader whose political outlook aligns with his vision for the country.
With the next election approaching, Uhuru appears to be carefully assessing his political options. Should he be backing Kalonzo as a potential successor, it could indicate a preference for a leader whose political outlook aligns with his vision for the country.
Kalonzo, a veteran politician and former vice president, could also appeal to sections of the Azimio support base.
However, sidelining Raila in favour of Kalonzo could create even deeper divisions within the opposition coalition. Raila remains one of Kenya’s most influential political figures and has pursued the presidency for many years.
However, sidelining Raila in favour of Kalonzo could create even deeper divisions within the opposition coalition. Raila remains one of Kenya’s most influential political figures and has pursued the presidency for many years.
His willingness to engage Ruto despite resistance from some opposition allies has further complicated the political landscape.
Any perceived support from Uhuru for Kalonzo could therefore have significant implications for Kenya’s political alignments.
Any perceived support from Uhuru for Kalonzo could therefore have significant implications for Kenya’s political alignments.
Political alliances in the country often shift as leaders reposition themselves ahead of elections, and such a move could either reshape Azimio or weaken its ability to mount a coordinated challenge in 2027.
The development could also frustrate Raila’s supporters, some of whom may lose confidence in the coalition and consider alternative political options. At the same time, Kalonzo could gain support from voters seeking a different opposition leadership option.
As Kenya heads towards the 2027 election, maintaining unity and developing a clear strategy will be crucial for Azimio.
The development could also frustrate Raila’s supporters, some of whom may lose confidence in the coalition and consider alternative political options. At the same time, Kalonzo could gain support from voters seeking a different opposition leadership option.
As Kenya heads towards the 2027 election, maintaining unity and developing a clear strategy will be crucial for Azimio.
The evolving relationship between Raila, Uhuru and Kalonzo could play an important role in shaping opposition politics, influencing voter choices and determining the country’s political direction.