Kalonzo Says ODM to Dump Ruto and Join United Opposition, Gives Power-Sharing Deal

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has suggested that the Orange Democratic Movement could soon walk away from President William Ruto’s side and join the growing United Opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Speaking during a Sunday service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani, Nairobi, Kalonzo said the country was entering a season where political parties must build strong coalitions to challenge the ruling administration.

He said ODM was drifting closer to the opposition and that he had seen clear signs that the party was preparing to join them in what he described as a major way.

Kalonzo praised Kipruto Arap Kirwa, who leads the opposition’s coalition-building efforts, saying his work had created room for parties that had once been divided to come together.

He mentioned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as influential figures who would strengthen the united front once ODM officially joins the fold.

He went ahead to outline the model the opposition intends to use to share elective seats once the coalition is fully formed.

He said parties would evaluate their strengths in different constituencies and agree on who fields candidates where.

He gave an example of DCP having a strong presence in Kasarani while Wiper commands support in areas like Roysambu, adding that such decisions would depend on the candidates who emerge.

Kalonzo said this kind of open negotiation is the leadership style Kenyans should expect from the united front.

He added that once ODM arrives at the table, Kenyans will have former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to thank because of his insistence on transparent political dealings.

He described Gachagua as a leader who does not keep things hidden and instead encourages partners to place everything on the table for the public to see.

Rigathi Gachagua addressing supporters at a past rally.

His remarks come days after he dismissed claims that Wiper had struck a deal to surrender all Nairobi seats to Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party.

Speaking during a thanksgiving service in Machakos on November 30, he said the claims were propaganda meant to create tension within the opposition ranks.

He told worshippers that those spreading the rumour were determined to cause friction between him and Gachagua but that their efforts would not succeed.

Kalonzo’s latest comments have intensified speculation that ODM is preparing for a major political shift that could reshape the battle lines for 2027.