Can One Kenya Alliance turn tables, beat front runners in 2022 poll?

One Kenya Alliance lead by the 4 principals Senator Baringo Gideon Moi, Kalonzo Musyoka Wiper Party leader, Moses Watengula Senator Bungoma and Amani Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi meeting at Hermosa Gardens Hotel, Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The One Kenya Alliance (OKA) is gradually positioning itself into a third alternative in next year’s election, a contest billed as a duel between Deputy President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

And while OKA principals – Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Senator Gideon Moi (Kanu), Musalia Mudavadi (ANC) and Senator Moses Wetang’ula (Ford Kenya) are open to a partnership with Raila, they are reportedly prepared to go the whole hog without the former PM.

By facing off against Ruto and Raila’s parties, OKA would be walking a beaten path for those touted as the third force. In Kenya’s recent history, the incumbent has benefited the most from such an outfit.