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Kalonzo declares 2027 presidential bid, rules out supporting Raila

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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.[Ndung'u Gichane, Standard]

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced his intention to run for president in the 2027 General Election, saying he will not support his Azimio la Umoja coalition partner Raila Odinga for the third time.

In an interview with KTN News on Tuesday, January 9, Kalonzo said he was waiting for the endorsement of his party, which he expected to happen in a national executive council meeting on January 16.

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