Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has firmly ruled out the possibility of Wiper Democratic Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka joining President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza coalition before the 2027 general election.
In an interview with Citizen TV, Maanzo, a close ally of Kalonzo, stated there are no active negotiations between the Wiper leader and Kenya Kwanza despite reports of attempts to bring Kalonzo into the government fold.
"Kalonzo will not join government and he has communicated it clearly. I was with him two weeks ago and he said it clearly," Maanzo said.
He acknowledged that some Kenya Kwanza members of parliament have expressed interest in including Kalonzo in the administration but insisted these efforts would not succeed.
"I have seen these news articles of bids to court Kalonzo to join government. It is true Kenya Kwanza MPs have been saying that is what they want, but this will not happen," Maanzo added.
Political Context Ahead of 2027 Elections
Maanzo's comments come amid speculation about political realignments as President Ruto's allies seek to consolidate support while opposition figures strategize for the upcoming polls.
Kalonzo Musyoka remains a significant opposition figure since the 2022 elections, maintaining his national leadership ambitions beyond his Ukambani stronghold. His experience and maturity are viewed as assets for leading the opposition.
Maanzo also highlighted the increasing influence of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, noting that the opposition is increasingly unified around Kalonzo as their preferred candidate to challenge the ruling government.
"After the rise of Sifuna, things have become thick and I can assure you that they know the best candidate for the opposition to send them home is Kalonzo," he said.
He further emphasized that both opposition forces and state agencies recognize the importance of presenting a strong challenger to the current government in the 2027 election cycle.
