President William Ruto has announced that the Kenya African National Union (KANU) will be part of the country’s new broad-based government, marking a significant political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking during a meeting with leaders from the Rift Valley region, President Ruto revealed that he personally reached out to KANU chairman Gideon Moi, urging him to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial race and instead focus on playing a unifying national role.
“I had a personal conversation with my brother Gideon Moi and requested him not to contest for the Baringo Senate seat. We agreed that the time has come for us to work together for the unity and progress of our nation,” Ruto said.
The move signals a thaw in the long-standing political rivalry between the two leaders, whose parties have often found themselves on opposing sides of the political divide.
KANU, Kenya’s oldest political party, was previously part of the Azimio la Umoja coalition, but sources indicate that talks have been ongoing to bring it on board Ruto’s broad-based government, which aims to include leaders from across the political spectrum.
Political analysts view the development as part of President Ruto’s broader strategy to consolidate national unity and expand his political base, especially in the Rift Valley and former President Daniel arap Moi’s traditional strongholds.
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