Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni has claimed that Raila Odinga will indeed contest the presidency in 2027, even if he secures the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position. He acknowledged that recent meetings between Odinga, President William Ruto, and Ugandan President Museveni have caused further divisions within the Azimio coalition. He, along with Martha Karua, the leader of the Narc Kenya party, pledged to continue advocating for the interests of the Mount Kenya region within the opposition. Warning against potential marginalization of the Mount Kenya region, Kioni stressed the importance of unity and collective voice in national politics to safeguard the region's relevance and prosperity. Kioni reiterated that Odinga's pursuit of the AUC chairmanship is primarily a strategic move to bide time until the 2027 presidential contest.

Source: The Star March 15, 2024 17:07 UTC