Will Kalonzo Musyoka Join Ruto? All NASA Allies Joined

In a stunning twist shaking Kenya’s opposition landscape, speculation swirls around whether Kalonzo Musyoka will join Ruto’s fold, as nearly all his NASA-era allies have defected to President William Ruto’s government, leaving only Eugene Wamalwa standing firm.

The Wiper leader, once a pillar of the National Super Alliance (NASA), now finds himself increasingly isolated. Sources close to the political scene whisper that the handwriting is on the wall for Musyoka’s long-held resistance.

Over the past week, Ruto’s emissaries have ramped up their charm offensive. Allies stormed Musyoka’s rural backyard in Katse, Mwingi North, pitching a “broad-based government” olive branch straight from State House.

It’s a move that’s left local residents buzzing, with some hailing it as pragmatic politics and others decrying it as betrayal. Recall the glory days of 2017: NASA united Raila Odinga, Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi, and Wamalwa against Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee.

But cracks widened post-2022 elections. Mudavadi snagged the Prime Cabinet Secretary post under Ruto almost immediately. Others followed suit; Musyoka’s inner circle, including key Wiper figures, quietly slipped into cabinet roles or parastatal boards.

Fast-forward to today, and the exodus feels complete. “Most of Kalonzo Musyoka’s allies have already joined President William Ruto’s government,” noted a sharp-eyed commentator on social media, capturing the sentiment echoing across Nairobi’s political salons.

From youthful MPs to seasoned operatives, they’re all in, save for Wamalwa, whose Ford Kenya clings to opposition roots amid whispers of internal rifts. So, will Kalonzo Musyoka join Ruto?

Ukambani, his stronghold, erupts in celebration, potholes get patched overnight, and youth jobs flow like the Athi River after rains. Critics howl “sellout”, but supporters cheer the end of wilderness years.

Yet, Musyoka isn’t biting yet. Just last month, he swatted down “last-minute” merger rumours, insisting Wiper eyes 2027 independently.

“We’re building our own path,” he told rally-goers in Kitui, voice steady amid chants. But body language betrays doubt: sidelong glances at empty ally benches, the weight of solo funding for party machinery.

Ruto’s pitch is seductive. “Join us for development,” urged Cabinet Secretary Noah Okae in a viral clip, pleading directly to Musyoka.

With Kenya’s economy limping, fuel prices spiking, and debt ballooning, opposition purity feels like a luxury few can afford. Wamalwa’s lone stand adds intrigue. The Bungoma senator, ever the diplomat, hints at “strategic patience”, but sources say he’s fielding feelers too.

If even he folds, Musyoka’s dam breaks. Analysts see a tipping point. “It’s only a matter of time,” one veteran strategist confided, sipping chai in a Karen café.

For now, Musyoka tours the hustings, rallying the faithful. But as Ruto’s net tightens, the question lingers: will pride yield to power? Kenya watches, popcorn in hand.