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Jubilee and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties have commenced talks aimed at forming a coalition ahead of the 2022 elections.
Confirming the move, Jubilee secretary-general Raphael Tuju said the two parties are keen on formalizing their alliance, having worked together in and out of parliament since 2018.
“We (Jubilee) want to have active engagement with ODM as we head towards 2022 elections in terms of coming up with an alliance which is in the cards,” Tuju said.
Tuju indicated that a committee has been created to formulate a framework upon which the coalition will be built.
The team is expected to submit its conclusions in 14 days, and other parties interested in joining the coalition are welcomed.
The announcement comes days after President Kenyatta allegedly declared he would support a successor among his 2017 opponents.
During a meeting with Ukambani leaders at State House this week, Kenyatta is said to have asked Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka to unite with other National Super Alliance (NASA) principals, implying that he could endorse one of them in 2022.
“Steve (Kalonzo), listen to your people and what they are saying. Unite in Nasa then we shall see what will happen. Whatever you will agree on is what I will go with,” The Star quoted Uhuru as saying.
Uhuru has had a close working relationship with ODM leader Raila Odinga following their handshake in March 2018.
The two have been pushing for a referendum to amend the 2010 Constitution through the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), but their plan hangs in the balance after the High Court declared the process unconstitutional last month.
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The new Dynasty coalition is an expressway to retirement and to their hometown. They have nothing more to give to Wanjiku.
Our history can no longer be burried. The pain and innocent blood of our forefathers flows in the new generation and is asking for justice. Judgement is on the horizon.
As the form a political coalition, we are forming a spiritual coalition with our forefathers.
Let the best man win. The soul vs. money!!
Raila will be the next President .Remember that .
Ruto is powerful but Raila is more powerful. An opposition guy made a sitting president to defect to his party NASA. He's breaking history. Unprecedented in modernity. Atwoli and Murathe can now takeover State House 24 7.