Muli challenges ‘Kalonzo Tosha’ narrative, questions opposition consensus
Muli questioned who had agreed that it was “Kalonzo's time”, pointing to competing ambitions among other opposition figures.
Nairobi, Kenya — Augustus Muli, the Paton of the Anzauni Clan and leader of the National Liberal Party (NLP), has questioned the widely-held belief that Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musa will automatically be the opposition's presidential candidate in the 2027 election. Muli argued that no consensus has been reached and that other opposition figures, such as Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, may not easily yield the position.
He noted that notable opposition figures like Musa, Moses Wetangula, Joshua Ogero, and Wilson Sifuna have not backed Kalonzo’s leadership. Muli criticized Musa for allegedly using Kamba votes to secure personal political gains instead of investing in local development, urging Kamba voters to demand tangible benefits such as water, roads, jobs, and markets.
He stressed that his political strategy would focus on negotiating for his community’s needs rather than aligning himself with any specific political faction. Muli also highlighted his own extensive network of supporters, comprising 400,000 Anzauni members and 500,000 NLP members, as a tool for negotiating better deals for the Kamba people.
His stance marks a direct challenge to the prevailing assumption that Musa will be the opposition’s candidate, reflecting the ongoing political divisions and negotiations among opposition leaders ahead of the 2027 election.
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