Kalonzo Says He's Ready to Back Raila's Presidential Bid Once Again

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka now says he would not hesitate to back National Super Alliance (Nasa) leader Raila Odinga, should he decide to run for the presidency again.

Speaking at Athi River, Machakos during Wiper Women's League convention on Tuesday, Kalonzo denied claims that he, together with co-principals Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang'ula are planning to sideline Raila and form another coalition ahead of 2022 general elections.

Instead, Musyoka noted that his relationship with Odinga was like that of conjoined twins. "I will not abandon Raila, but will stick to the ideals of NASA as a registered coalition," he said.

“I stood with Raila in 2013, stood by him in 2017 and I will still support him if need be. I am not a selfish leader. Raila and I are twins and whoever thinks they will cause disunity in Nasa should think again,” said Kalonzo.

His remarks come after Wiper Deputy Leader Farah Maalim claimed that Kalonzo, Wetang'ula and Mudavadi were looking for new political realignments.

Musyoka says he is in Nasa to stay. “I am in Nasa to stay. We only had an issue with NRM but that has been resolved. NASA is a registered coalition of parties and we will remain members,” said Kalonzo.