{
  "id": 16462926,
  "title": "Malalah to Meet Kalonzo to Rally Support for Sifuna’s 2027 Presidential Bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/malalah-to-meet-kalonzo-to-rally-support-for-sifunas-2027",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T10:42:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/malalah-to-meet-kalonzo-to-rally-support-for-sifunas-2027-presidential-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi, Kenya – October 25 – Deputy Leader Cleophas Malalah of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has announced his plans to meet with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday. The purpose of this meeting is to rally support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential bid in the 2027 General Election. Malalah emphasized that these discussions are part of a broader effort to form a united opposition alliance, as political leaders work to identify a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto. The planned meeting aims to involve Kalonzo Musyoka in the deliberations surrounding Sifuna’s candidacy and to enhance collaboration among opposition leaders ahead of the August 10, 2027, polls.\n\nMalalah has previously expressed his backing for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions, highlighting that the Nairobi senator would require support from leaders and communities across Kenya to mount a competitive campaign. Sifuna has previously appealed to DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua for his support, asserting that the Luhya community alone cannot secure the presidency without forging alliances with other regions.\n\nThe meeting with Kalonzo Musyoka follows intensified consultations between the Gachagua-led faction and Sifuna’s Linda Mwananchi faction. On October 20, representatives from these two groups met at Gachagua’s residence in Nyeri County, where they agreed to collaborate towards a unified opposition presidential ticket. Both factions have committed to supporting the candidate that garners the most backing, and discussions on the selection process are underway.\n\nWhile Gachagua has hinted at the possibility of supporting Sifuna as the opposition's presidential candidate, the final decision is still subject to further negotiations. Kalonzo Musyoka’s role in these ongoing consultations is crucial, as opposition leaders strive to establish how their political parties and bases could cooperate effectively. Malalah has shown confidence in Sifuna’s prospects, urging him to engage with partners beyond Western Kenya.\n\nThe DCP deputy leader has publicly pledged his support for Sifuna’s presidential ambitions and is actively engaging Gachagua to broaden the senator’s political backing. This push comes as Sifuna and his allies seek to consolidate support through the Linda Mwananchi movement, which has been vocal in its opposition to the Ruto administration. Despite the lack of a joint presidential candidate, discussions are ongoing to decide the selection process, potential running-mate choices, and the framework of a broader political alliance.\n\nMalalah’s meeting with Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to contribute to these efforts, though it remains uncertain whether the Wiper leader will officially endorse Sifuna’s presidential bid. As the 2027 presidential race unfolds, opposition leaders are focusing on uniting behind a single candidate, while individual political figures continue to weigh their ambitions and potential coalition options.",
  "summary": "Malalah said the meeting is part of ongoing efforts to build a broader opposition alliance behind Sifuna as political leaders intensify consultations on a common candidate to challenge President William Ruto.",
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}