Irungu Nyakera’s Farmers Party officially announced its exit from the ruling Kenya Kwanza Alliance, citing dissatisfaction with what it described as dishonesty and political betrayal.
The party, led by former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera, communicated its decision through a formal letter addressed to both the chair of the Kenya Kwanza Coalition and the Registrar of Political Parties, dated Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
The letter, issued by the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC), emphasised that the decision was made after careful consideration, and they would be parting ways with the alliance immediately.
In the letter, the Farmers Party issued a 30-day notice of departure, referencing Clause 8 of the coalition agreement that outlines termination procedures.
“Therefore, Farmers Party hereby issues a thirty (30) day notice of intention to exit the Kenya Kwanza coalition, pursuant to Clause 8 (Termination) of the Coalition Agreement,” the letter reads.
The party said it entered the coalition in good faith, sharing a vision for Kenya’s future, but over time, the leadership began to observe a pattern of dishonesty and disregard for the Constitution.
“However, it is with deep regret that we note a consistent pattern of dishonesty, political infidelity, and outright disregard for both the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the spirit of our Coalition Agreement,” the letter continues.
The Farmers Party expressed frustration over the recent political developments, notably the unilateral signing of a broad-based government agreement between Kenya Kwanza and the ODM party, which was executed without consultation with or involvement of constituent parties such as theirs.
“This move not only violates the trust upon which our coalition was founded but also undermines the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and mutual respect,” the party said, indicating that the final straw was the signing of this agreement, which they claim was done behind their backs.
This decision to exit comes closely after President William Ruto removed Nyakera from his position as chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a move that many interpreted as a political gesture. Nyakera was replaced by Samuel Waweru.
