Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum James Wandayi has issued a political signal that could reshape Kenya’s landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the launch of a rural electrification project at Sanda Primary School in Karachuonyo Constituency, Homa Bay County, Wandayi urged residents to prepare for a possible coalition between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
The remarks, delivered amid humming transformers and community celebration over expanded power access, suggest a pragmatic shift in opposition politics. Yet they also provoke deeper questions about Kenya’s democratic soul. Is this a strategic move aimed at national stability and development, or a reluctant concession by a movement historically defined by resistance? Wandayi’s optimism about collaborative governance comes at a time when Kenya faces economic pressure, devolution challenges, and persistent demands for equitable regional development, particularly in Luo Nyanza.
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