Outspoken Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai wants President William Ruto to consider returning to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, on whose ticket he can seek his re-election in 2027.
Ruto was elected in 2022 under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party and is likely to use the same ticket in seeking a second term.
However, Alai believes the ODM ticket would be viable for Ruto.
He called on the president to disband the UDA party and move with all his troops into the Oranger party, in which he was once a member.
"We will disband UDA and have all UDA members register as ODM members. President Ruto must defend his seat through ODM," opined Alai.
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The MCA's comments come in the wake of a working relationship between Ruto and Raila.
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The two leaders, previously bitter rivals, shelved their differences to work together for what they said was in the best interest of the country.
Ruto deployed government resources and teams to champion Raila's candidacy at the Africa Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship race in February.
This would be, perhaps, in return for support from Raila's political bastions for Ruto's re-election bid in 2027.
Ruto is also on record praising the former prime minister for stepping out to stabilise the country in the face of revolt from Gen Zs.
"Allow me to use this occasion to thank my elder brother, Raila Odinga. I have come a very long way with Raila. I want to say I did not know that the man I stood by and gave my all at a moment in my life would eventually become competitors and he would eventually come and anchor my leadership.
"So to hon PM, I want to tell you that just the same way I stood with you when you needed a man to stand with you, you have equally come to stand with me when I needed a man to stand with. I am truly grateful. When Baba came to stand with me, it was not about him or his interests; it was about the greater interest of Kenya. History is going to judge Raila fairly. Raila, I'm very proud that our paths crossed and we have come to this journey together," President Ruto said on Saturday during the burial of Raila's aide, George Oduor.
