Former ruling party Jubilee on Wednesday made a move that could change political formation after its party leader Uhuru Kenyatta met with some leaders who are fronting for a Fred Matiang’i presidential candidature in 2027.
According to reports, Uhuru is keen on having one opposition presidential candidate who will be revealed in due time after consolidation of all presidential candidates in opposition outfits to unseat Ruto in the next polls.
The former president is against a candidate unveiled in a rush on grounds that parties should take time to popularize their candidates before a strong candidate is picked.
”We need parties to popularise themselves and we shall discuss the coalition in future. We have not ruled out working with leaders such as Kalonzo, Gachagua and others who are like minded,” Uhuru said.
Some of the parties that have already publicly nominated candidates include Jubilee party which has nominated former interior Matiang’i, Wiper party’s Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K party Eugene Wamalwa and Peoples Liberation Party (PLP) Martha Karua.
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is also soon set to launch his party where possibly a flag bearer will be unveiled.
When asked about these developments Jubilee Secretary General Kioni declined to confirm or deny that he had attended.
“Whether or not there was a meeting, the future of our party is to have Matiangi as Jubilee party leader while Uhuru will remain as the patron. At this moment, we cannot discuss the coalition since it is too early. We need parties to popularise themselves and we shall discuss the coalition in future. We have not ruled out working with leaders such as Kalonzo, Gachagua and others who are like-minded,” Kioni said.
Sources indicated that the meeting was attended by Matiang’i, Jeremiah Kioni, former ICT Cabinet Secretary Joseph Mucheru, former PS Karanja Kibicho, and Kisii senator Richard Onyonka.
