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Why Ruto wants Kalonzo on his side ahead of the 2027 elections

By Josphat Thiong’o | 2h ago

President William Ruto has used his four-day development tour of Ukambani to court Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as he seeks to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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