Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma has declared that only former Prime Minister and ODM leader Raila Odinga has the political strength to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential race.

According to Kaluma, Raila remains the only opposition figure with a truly national following, strong enough to mount a serious contest against the Head of State. He dismissed the influence of other opposition leaders, arguing that even united, they would struggle to secure more than 15 percent of the vote.

“Only Baba, Raila Odinga, can beat President William Ruto if he runs in 2027. The other so-called ‘opposition leaders,’ working together, can’t muster even 15% of Kenya’s total vote,” Kaluma said in a post on X.

The legislator, a staunch ODM member, further suggested that if Raila were to join forces with President Ruto, the 2027 election would effectively be decided in advance.
“We don’t need to spend money on a presidential election in 2027 were Baba to go into a coalition with President Ruto – it would be done,” he added.

Kaluma’s remarks come as the political landscape begins to shift ahead of 2027, with speculation over alliances and strategies intensifying.

Opposition leaders, including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, have been exploring ways to build a united front to challenge Ruto. Others said to be involved include Martha Karua, Mukhisa Kituyi, and leaders from emerging parties.

Their plan centers on fronting a single candidate capable of mounting a serious bid to unseat President Ruto in the next general elections.