Africa-Press – Kenya. Senior advisor in the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) to the president, Moses Kuria, on Sunday hinted that the formation of a new coalition was in the making ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during the Thanksgiving Ceremony of the Orange Democratic Movement’s (ODM) National Chairperson Gladys Wanga in Homabay, Kuria noted that the country was ripe for a nationalist movement that will include all Kenyans.
“What I can see is that in 2027, a new nationalist movement, same like the 2002 rainbow movement, is loading and those with brains should join because they are people who will weep from outside,” Kuria predicted.
The former CS made the remarks at the event where outgoing ODM leader Raila Odinga was the chief guest.
At the beginning of November, the Wiper Democratic Movement headed by Kalonzo Musyoka and the Democratic Action Party – Kenya (DAP-K) whose party leader is Eugene Wamalwa announced plans to exit Azimio and create a coalition before the end of next year.
The two have been drumming support for the creation of a new inclusive coalition inviting other like-minded leaders. In July, Martha Karua, a principal in the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, left the coalition.
In the thanksgiving event, Raila, who is Kenya’s candidate of the ongoing African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship race, noted that Kenya must strive to protect its democracy at all costs.
The former prime minister made reference to the Gen Z demonstrations as well as the opposition-led protest on the cost of living warning that the government should not endanger the country’s democracy by attacking its citizens for airing their voices.
The veteran politician criticised the government in the manner it handled protesters during the Gen Z protests in June and the opposition protests last year.
“We must have democracy. Our people should be given an opportunity to express themselves freely. Democracy must be safeguarded in our country,” Raila asserted.
Leaders who accompanied Raila to the event renewed their calls for unity within the party urging Wanga, who was appointed as the party’s chair, to protect and expand the influence of the party.
The former Prime Minister promised he would keep monitoring how democracy is upheld in his motherland. His bid for the AUC chairmanship marks a significant moment in African politics as it reflects not only Odinga’s aspirations but also the broader dynamics within continental governance.
His candidacy is rooted in a desire to address pressing issues facing Africa, particularly the economic challenges that have led to a “brain drain,” where young Africans seek opportunities abroad due to limited prospects at home.
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