Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has suggested that the Orange Democratic Movement may soon line up with the United Opposition as preparations begin for the 2027 general election.
He shared this view during a Sunday service at Christ Dominion Ministries in Kasarani on December 7, where he spoke at length about the need for a broad and stable alliance ahead of the next national vote.
Kalonzo noted that discussions within the opposition have gained new energy, especially under the guidance of Kipruto Arap Kirwa, who chairs the coalition-building process.
He praised Kirwa’s role and said that the cooperation taking shape was stronger than many expected. He added that ODM appeared ready to take part in the united formation and that some of its leaders could help strengthen the effort once formal talks conclude.
He singled out Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as examples of leaders whose influence could help consolidate the coalition’s agenda.
In his remarks, Kalonzo explained how the opposition intends to balance out elective seats once it forms a joint front.
He said that the interested parties would map out regions and consider where each party already has a firm footing.
He mentioned that the Democracy for Citizens Party has a presence in Kasarani, while Wiper holds ground in other parts of Nairobi such as Roysambu.
He said that these assessments would guide decisions on which party supports which candidate, with the aim of avoiding unnecessary rivalry and presenting a single team to voters.
Kalonzo stressed that final decisions would depend on the quality of candidates presented by each party.
He emphasized that the goal was not to divide positions by sheer negotiation, but to ensure that each seat was given to the candidate most capable of winning it.
He stated that if cooperation widens to include Wiper, DCP, DAP-K, Jubilee, and ODM, then all involved parties would have to agree on a common list without friction.
These statements came shortly after Kalonzo responded to claims that Wiper had already conceded all Nairobi seats to Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for Citizens Party.
Reports circulating on social media and in some news outlets suggested that a quiet arrangement had been reached, but Kalonzo dismissed the claims as deliberate attempts to stir conflict within the opposition.
He spoke on the matter during a thanksgiving gathering in Machakos on November 30 and told worshippers that the stories were designed to paint division between him and the former deputy president.
He urged the public to ignore the allegations and treat them as political mischief.
He said that Wiper had not handed over Nairobi to any partner and that such stories were meant to interfere with the steady talks taking place within the opposition movement.
Kalonzo concluded by saying that the opposition has a duty to form a clear and united team for the next election, and that those pushing false claims were only trying to frustrate that effort.
He maintained that the coalition will grow stronger as talks continue and that parties willing to enter the fold will be treated as partners working toward a shared goal.
