- Secretary General of COTU, Francis Atwoli, said that opposition politics in Kenya is in a state of chaos following the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga.
- Atwoli described Raila’s legacy as unparalleled, saying the opposition does not have a leader capable of facing President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
- While praising Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, for his diplomatic moves and being a man of peace, Atwoli insisted that he is not good enough to lead the opposition
- Drawing on his extensive political experience, Atwoli said no opposition leader had emerged clearly, leaving the 2027 race uncertain.
Opposition politics in Kenya are in chaos following the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga, according to the General Secretary of the Confederation of Trade Unions (COTU). Francis Atwoli.
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Atwoli, a trade union leader and a close commentator on Kenyan politics, said that the opposition has lost its power to run politics with the death of Raila.
Raila, who was involved for more than three decades in shaping Kenyan politics, had run for the presidency five times and remained the unopposed leader of the opposition.
The COTU leader emphasized that there is no current opposition leader with the influence or public appeal that Raila had.
“After Raila Amollo Odinga, let me tell you right away, there is no opposition in Kenya. There is no opposition in Kenya. You want to tell me, is there anyone in Kenya today who can take people to the streets, who can give Kenyans free holidays like Raila Amollo Odinga?” Atwoli asked.
Why is Atwoli doubtful about Kalonzo’s leadership?
Commenting on the expectations of other opposition leaders, Atwoli spoke about Wiper leader, Kalonzo Musyokawho has previously run for the presidency and held important positions in the government.
Atwoli commended Kalonzo for his character, describing him as a diplomatic leader and a man of peace who can be trusted.
“Kalonzo Musyoka is a gentleman. And I was with Raila Amollo Odinga after the election. I was the one who told Raila, now Kalonzo Musyoka should be the leader of the opposition. This is a gentleman and he understands Diplomacy. He can be a priest. He can pray for anyone. He is a man of peace. He is someone you can trust with anything you have,” he said.
However, Atwoli made it clear that Kalonzo does not have the necessary qualifications to lead the opposition effectively.
“He is not enough to be the leader of the opposition in this country. Of course, if Kenyans want, he can be the president,” he added.
Atwoli also responded to speculation about who could emerge as the leader of the opposition in 2027, stressing that no one should face him. Ruto.
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Using his extensive interactions with opposition leaders, he said he does not see any candidate capable of a serious challenge against Ruto.
“Regarding the question of who will be the leader, this is the question I would ask you. Who do you think will be the leader? Who do you think it is? Because I don’t see anyone suitable to be the leader. I don’t see it. Because I know each of these people, along with their abilities,” Atwoli added.
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