This archive report was first published on 9 November 2021.
Published on November 9, 2021, amidst talk of political re-alignments, particularly involving former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka, two of his allies have come forward and spoken about it.
With Kalonzo reportedly willing to work with Deputy President William Ruto, speculation has been rife that he may not be willing to play second fiddle to ODM leader Raila Odinga for a third time.
However, two of Kalonzo's allies, Dan Maanzo (Makueni) and Benson Momanyi (Borabu), think that would be a big mistake. They believe that outside of OKA, Raila Odinga is still Kalonzo's better option.
Maanzo said, 'We will not join Ruto even the Kambas who are with him are few people who were in Jubilee last time and they were swept thoroughly in the last election. They are inconsequential.' He added, 'You know former Nasa principles understand each other better, we have gone through challenges together but we don't know who Ruto is.'
Momanyi also repeated the same sentiments, saying, 'We have not headed in the direction of working with Ruto, former Nasa principals should come together. That is the best option.'
However, Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jr. is keeping an open mind, suggesting that Kalonzo should negotiate with any party and join the winning side.
