Opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa, Justin Muturi and Kalonzo Musyoka during a prayer session at Kefri Grounds in Kitui town on Monday 10th August, 2027. [Philip Muasya, Standard]
Opposition leaders have demanded urgent reforms at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), warning against any attempt to reintroduce the Smartmatic election management system under a different name ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja leader Kalonzo Musyoka, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa and Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi said the credibility of the next election would depend largely on an electoral system that commands the confidence of all political players.
The leaders spoke on Monday at Kefri grounds in Kitui during National Prayers organised by the Kenya Clergy Alliance in conjunction with the Kitui county clergy leadership.
Kalonzo further said there was no time to create a new coalition party, insisting that opposition leaders should instead consolidate the existing Azimio coalition ahead of the elections.
“There is no time to register a new coalition party. Our focus is to strengthen and consolidate the existing coalition,” Kalonzo said.
The former Vice President also raised concern over unemployment, saying thousands of young Kenyans had lost hope because of limited economic opportunities.
He called for practical interventions to create jobs and restore hope among the youth.