“When you hear Raila Odinga talking about Adani, he is testing the waters. He is being used to test the waters. And for a fact, Raila had a share in the Adani deal,” Ndiema declared, responding to Odinga’s Monday criticism of protesters who opposed the original agreement.
“We shall give direction later on whether we will field a presidential candidate or not,” he added.
Sifuna’s defiance coincides with the launch of “Kenya Moja,” a new political formation he’s spearheading alongside several opposition MPs.
With Odinga having warmed to Ruto through bipartisan dialogue, Kenyatta potentially repositioning himself, and new political formations emerging, the traditional alliance patterns appear increasingly fluid.
Ruto himself has previously hinted at the possibility of selecting a female running mate, suggesting that the gender factor isn’t just wishful thinking, it’s a serious political consideration.
The analyst predicted that “in 2027, we are likely to see Gachagua and Ruto come together based on national equality, while Raila will be marginalised”.
“We have to protect the rights of people to speak. If Sifuna has spoken, he has a right to speak,”
For Raila, it represents perhaps his most significant act of statesmanship choosing country over party politics at considerable personal political cost.
“If there’s going to be any dialogue, it should be people-driven,” Maraga declared, emphasizing that such conversations must emerge from genuine public demand rather than government orchestration.
The MP also agreed with Morara’s controversial stance that the much-discussed “Gen Z revolution” is largely non-existent.
Odinga’s proposal comes against the backdrop of sustained youth-led demonstrations that have rocked Kenya since late June.
“Tusiende uchaguzi wa 2027 na hasira mingi,” he cautioned, urging leaders not to let anger fester until the next electoral cycle.
However, he ruled out joining them in the protests physically, stating that while he may not be in the streets, he remains firmly behind them in principle.
