Raila and Ruto Mombasa meeting sets stage for possible coalition

President William Ruto and Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at State House in Mombasa County on Feb 24, 2025. [PCS]

Kenya may be on the brink of a significant political realignment after the country’s two, once bitter rivals met yesterday and pledged to consult on their much-discussed 2027 possible coalition.

In a cordial appearance at State House Mombasa, President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga revealed they would announce their next move sooner rather than expected.

Raila’s trusted allies, including his elder brother Oburu Odinga, lawyer Paul Mwangi, Suna East MP Junet Mohamed, and Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, were present at the meeting.