Kuria accuses Gachagua, Sifuna of undermining Kalonzo’s opposition ambitions

NAIROBI, Kenya - Political strategist and former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has reignited discussions surrounding former ODM Kenya leader Kalonzo Musyoka's opposition ambitions, drawing parallels to tensions observed during the 2007 political climate. Kuria recalled a rally in Mombasa on July 9, 2007, during which Kalonzo faced significant heckling, leading to his departure from the United Opposition and the formation of his own Kupita Kati Kati bid.

Musyoka, who was among the presidential contenders alongside Raila Odinga, Musalia Mudavadi, Najib Balala, Joe Nyagah, and William Ruto, was heckled prior to leaving the grounds in Mombasa. Subsequently, he reportedly made a post-election deal with President Mwai Kibaki's Party of National Unity (PNU) and was appointed Vice President during the tumultuous 2007-2008 post-election violence.

Kalonzo secured 8.91% of the total votes in the 2007 presidential election, garnering 879,903 votes. Kuria echoed the same sentiments regarding Kalonzo's ongoing challenges, comparing them to those faced in the lead-up to the 2013 General Election, and questioning whether the same patterns would persist, suggesting that President William Ruto may step in to disrupt Kalonzo's political trajectory.