- This development comes at a time when some of Kenya’s prominent politicians have announced their intentions to form new parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
President William Ruto's recent woes with governors from The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have raised significant political interest in the country.
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is a major party of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition.
While commissioning a Malaba water supply and sanitation program in Malakisi in Busia County, Ruto affirmed his commitment to work with ODM governors despite opposition.
He criticized the opposition for allegedly opposing his housing plans and questioned the effectiveness of protests, “Maandamano ni Kazi?”
"As President of Kenya, I must work with all the governors. I closely work with Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Anyang' Nyong’o of Kisumu and James Orengo (Siaya) because the people elected them," he said.
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He said this in an attempt to work for the sake of development and service delivery to the people.
This development comes when prominent politicians are announcing their intentions to form new parties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Moreover, the move comes amid comments by the Jubilee Party to reorganize its party, with Mount Kenya being their central region where they face competition with UDA.
Secretary General of Jubilee Party, Jeremiah Kioni, has said that the party's end game is to ensure that the current government goes home and is replaced by a viable group of people who can help the country move on.
"The end game of Jubilee is to ensure that the current regime is home and replaced," he said.
The former Ndaragwa MP was speaking during an interview with Spice FM on Monday, January 22, 2024.
He also said that the coalition process was not about creating positions for individuals but addressing the country's historical injustices and challenges.
Kioni highlighted the importance of rescuing the country from its challenges, highlighting the need for unity and collective effort.
He urged people from Mount Kenya, who did not engage in the maandamano’s, to put their hands up and be part of the solution.
"The country is looking for someone to rescue us from this disaster that we are in," he added.
He said that the 42 months left in office for the current regime would be met on the ballot by one person who would foresee the presidency and avoid a one-man-guitar.
