Politicians already plan their moves for the big vote coming in 2027. Many leaders want to beat President William Ruto when he runs again. Nobody knows exactly how many people will try for the top job, but several groups have picked their favorites. These hopefuls all dream about moving into the president's house after the next national election.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti from Machakos asked all Kamba people to back Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka. She talked at a funeral in Mitaboni Ward on Tuesday about joining forces. She wants everyone voting together for Kalonzo plus other Wiper party members from small local seats up to governor jobs. This team approach would give him strong allies if he won the highest office.
The race looks exciting, with many famous faces ready to compete. Raila Odinga might run for his sixth attempt at becoming president. He works with Ruto sometimes but says his ODM party will definitely put someone on the ballot. Former safety chief Fred Matiang'i may join the contest, too. Leaders from his Gusii home area claim he has already decided to run.
Former second-in-command Rigathi Gachagua promises a huge campaign against his old boss. He plans to launch a new political party based around the Mountain region. His path remains unclear because courts must first rule about his removal from office. If judges help him, this man who calls himself truthful could seriously challenge all other candidates.
Ndeti keeps pushing the Kamba community to unite behind Kalonzo. She also bragged about her work in Machakos county. Her team built better health centers, training schools, water systems, and shelters for motorcycle taxis. The Machakos Youth Empowerment Programme trains young people who can swing election results. She defends this program against critics who call these youth militia members. By April, she plans to give certificates and equipment to 200 trained young people from Mitaboni alone.
Governor Wavinya Ndeti from Machakos asked all Kamba people to back Wiper party boss Kalonzo Musyoka. She talked at a funeral in Mitaboni Ward on Tuesday about joining forces. She wants everyone voting together for Kalonzo plus other Wiper party members from small local seats up to governor jobs. This team approach would give him strong allies if he won the highest office.
The race looks exciting, with many famous faces ready to compete. Raila Odinga might run for his sixth attempt at becoming president. He works with Ruto sometimes but says his ODM party will definitely put someone on the ballot. Former safety chief Fred Matiang'i may join the contest, too. Leaders from his Gusii home area claim he has already decided to run.
Former second-in-command Rigathi Gachagua promises a huge campaign against his old boss. He plans to launch a new political party based around the Mountain region. His path remains unclear because courts must first rule about his removal from office. If judges help him, this man who calls himself truthful could seriously challenge all other candidates.
Ndeti keeps pushing the Kamba community to unite behind Kalonzo. She also bragged about her work in Machakos county. Her team built better health centers, training schools, water systems, and shelters for motorcycle taxis. The Machakos Youth Empowerment Programme trains young people who can swing election results. She defends this program against critics who call these youth militia members. By April, she plans to give certificates and equipment to 200 trained young people from Mitaboni alone.
