Selfish interests, thirst for power is the glue that holds coalitions

Wiper Democratic Movement Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang'i, Martha Karua, Rigathi Gachagua,Eugene Wamalwa,Mukhisa Kituyi, Justine Muturi, Mithika Linturi during a meeting in Nairobi today 29th April 2025. [Denish Ochieng]

The 2027 General Election is not around the corner, but politicians are itching to form coalitions.

President William Ruto has courted former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, but he is struggling to keep him locked in, as evidenced by the growing dissent from within Raila’s ranks.