Sonko warns Kalonzo against joining Ruto, pledges support ahead of 2027

Speaking at the SKM Centre on Thursday during a meeting of opposition allied leaders, Sonko described the 2027 General Election as Kalonzo’s defining political moment, saying the Wiper leader should stay true to the aspirations of Kenyans seeking change.

"For now, Your Excellency, count on our overwhelming support. Tutatembea nawewe hii safari. Usijaribu kuenda huko..." said Sonko.

Mike Sonko to Kalonzo: You can count on our overwhelming support. Tutatembea na wewe hii safari. Usijaribu kuenda huko kwengine pic.twitter.com/Ln6dztcnwf

His remarks come amid intensified consultations within the opposition as leaders seek to forge a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“I am with the wananchi, and you have also been championing the same cause. We are pushing the same agenda together with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino,” Sonko said.

Sonko reaffirmed his commitment to working alongside opposition leaders in advancing what he described as a people-centred political agenda.

The meeting at the SKM Centre brought together several opposition figures as coalition-building talks and strategy discussions continue to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Meanwhile, Kalonzo has dismissed speculation that he could join forces with President William Ruto ahead of the 2027 General Election, insisting that they will be on opposing sides at the ballot. 

Speaking at the SKM Command Centre on Thursday after meeting members of the Linda Mwananchi movement, Kalonzo said there was no possibility of him teaming up with the President despite what he claimed were repeated attempts to court him.

"I want to tell Mr William Ruto, please stop imagining that I can ever join you. We will meet at the ballot," Kalonzo declared.