Kisii, Mt Kenya parties hold talks on 2027 joint presidential candidate

The Haki and Taifa coalitions are building a major alliance to challenge Ruto.

by JAMES MBAKA

News18 March 2025 - 13:30

In Summary

The Taifa Coalition includes founding partners such as the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Kenya National Congress (KNC), and the Kenya Social Congress (KSC).
Meanwhile, the Haki Coalition—a caucus of Mount Kenya-based parties—has the Jubilee Party as its principal partner, along with at least 13 other affiliated parties.

*Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni addresses a section of political party leaders on March 17, 2025. PHOTO/X/Jeremiah Kioni.*

At least 20 political parties have unveiled a roadmap to collaborate and field a joint presidential candidate in the 2027 general election.

The parties held a preliminary meeting in Nairobi on Monday, where they agreed to develop strategies for uniting and rallying against President William Ruto in the upcoming polls.

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