Mbeere North Member of Parliament Geoffrey Ruku has declared his unwavering support for the Kenya Kwanza coalition, despite the Democratic Party (DP) his political vehicle issuing a 30-day notice to exit the alliance.
Speaking in an interview on TV47 on Wednesday, Ruku emphasized that he remains firmly aligned with President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration, insisting that his political allegiance will not be dictated by his party’s leadership.
“I am a member of the party, but I don’t remember attending such a meeting where we discussed that the Democratic Party is going to pull out of the Kenya Kwanza coalition. So to that extent, that is not a decision which I can say is binding to me,” stated Ruku. “From where I sit, I will continue working closely with the Kenya Kwanza coalition.”
His remarks come days after the Democratic Party, associated with Attorney General Justin Muturi, formally notified the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) of its intention to withdraw from the coalition. Registrar Anne Nderitu confirmed receipt of the party’s request, setting in motion the process for its exit.
The decision by the Democratic Party signals potential political realignments ahead of the 2027 general election. DP Party Secretary General Jacob Haji disclosed that the party is considering multiple strategies, including fielding its own presidential candidate.
“We are waiting for the 30-day notice to lapse so that we can be officially cleared by the Registrar of Political Parties before our National Executive Council (NEC) meets to map out the next steps,” Haji said during a phone interview with The Star.
He added that the party leadership is keen on forming new alliances with like-minded political players to avoid past mistakes.
“We are scouting for like-minded partners who will listen and work collaboratively to prevent us from ending up in the same situation as before,” he noted.
Despite DP’s withdrawal, Ruku’s declaration highlights the complex political landscape in Kenya, where individual politicians often diverge from their party’s official positions to align with broader political interests. His decision to remain in Kenya Kwanza underscores the coalition’s growing influence and the shifting loyalties within Kenya’s political scene.
