Good morning,
Recently, Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been making political moves geared towards mounting a formidable challenge to dethrone President William Ruto in 2027.
The former VP over the weekend exuded confidence that has what it takes to end Ruto’s term in 2027 as he argued that he is the only way to save Kenyans from the high cost of living.
He stated that the high taxes imposed by the Kenya Kwanza government have made the situation worse and criticized the affordable housing project for being full of contradiction of public land management.
On Monday, Kalonzo stated that Azimio leaders are prepared to join doctors in street protests in support of their demands if the Kenya Kwanza government cannot address their grievances.
He also claimed there was a plot by the Kenya Kwanza administration to rig the 2027 General Election by disregarding the implementation of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report.
Do you think Kalonzo has what it takes to dethrone Ruto in 2027? And do you think there is a plan by the Kenya Kwanza administration to rig the next elections?
Meanwhile, here are the stories making headlines on Opera News today:
DP Gachagua Beats Uhuru, Others in New Study
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is the most popular leader in Mount Kenya region, survey shows.
Survey by The Consortium of Researchers on Governance (CoRG AFRICA LIMITED) gave Gachagua an approval rating of 86.1 per cent compared to others who scored a mere 10.8 per cent while 3.1 of the respondents did not vote for anyone.
Karua, Kioni and Wa Iria Battle Over Azimio in Mt Kenya
The political landscape in Mt Kenya is witnessing a fierce battle for control of Azimio, with former governor Mwangi Wa Iria, Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua, and Jubilee party secretary general Jeremiah Kioni at the forefront.
Karua, Kioni and Wa Iria who were instrumental in Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s presidential vote-hunting efforts in the region, now find themselves at the centre of a complex and contentious battle for dominance.
US Flags Kenya Over Bribes, Extortion
US firms are losing out on big contracts in Kenya due to bribe requests and extortion from top government officials in what has tilted scales in favour of foreign contractors willing to pay to secure tenders, the American government says in a new report.
The US has also flagged political interference in Kenya’s judiciary and extortion in public contracts, warning that the vices pose a barrier to investment inflows even as the two countries negotiated new trade and financing deals with President William Ruto’s government.