DP leader Justin Muturi, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa at St. Michael and All Angels ACK Cathedral in Bondo Town, Siaya County/HANDOUTWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appeared to signal that the Opposition could consider a truce with President William Ruto if he defeats them in a free and fair 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a church service in Siaya county, Kalonzo called on the President to stop attacking retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over his alleged financial support for the Opposition and instead focus on him as a political rival.
Kalonzo said the 2027 contest should be conducted in a democratic manner, with both sides prepared to accept the outcome of the election.
“If you beat us, we will have to consider if you have behaved yourself, and if we beat you, we have to look at all these things,” he said.
The Wiper leader said Kenya needed to strengthen its democratic institutions and avoid political confrontations that could further destabilise the country.
“We have a nation here. We have to make this country truly democratic. I do not think we have a shortcut,” he said.
Kalonzo also defended Uhuru against accusations that the retired President was financing the Opposition, arguing that presidential campaigns have historically relied on support from friends and political allies rather than family resources alone.
“But here we are saying, please let Uhuru rest; he is a retired President. Stop saying he is our financier,” he said.
He cited previous presidential campaigns involving Uhuru, former President Mwai Kibaki and the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, saying political campaigns required support from networks of friends and associates.
“Even when Uhuru was running for President, or Kibaki and even Raila, no family has enough resources to support a presidential campaign. It is friends who support you,” Kalonzo said.
The Wiper leader warned that Kenya was facing a difficult political moment and urged leaders to avoid actions that could worsen the country's situation.
“We should not allow the country to get to a worse situation than where it is. We are on the edge of a cliff; the country is at a crossroads,” he said.
Kalonzo's remarks come as opposition leaders continue to position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election, with discussions ongoing over the possibility of fielding a joint presidential candidate to challenge Ruto.
The former Vice President has been among the leaders seeking to consolidate the Opposition around a common candidate, while also calling for a democratic electoral process and a peaceful transfer of power.
