Veteran journalist Sam Gituku has described the unfolding political negotiations ahead of the 2027 general elections as unprecedented, highlighting the early formation of coalitions and pre-election agreements among major parties.
Speaking on Thursday night during the Newsgang show on Citizen TV, Gituku noted that the political landscape is witnessing an unusual rush, with parties moving aggressively to secure strategic alliances almost two years before the elections.
“It is 18 months to the general election. In the history of political parties, we have never had a coalition being formed this early and pre-election pacts being discussed with the great detail that we are seeing now,” he said.
Gituku pointed to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as particularly active in these early maneuvers, attributing the urgency to directives from the top leadership.
“ODM is in a rush because the President wants them to be in a rush,” he added.
The journalist further explained that both the United Opposition and ruling party affiliates are exploring formal and informal arrangements to consolidate their positions ahead of 2027.
Political observers have noted that while pre-election coalitions are not unusual, the level of detail and intensity currently being pursued is rare in Kenyan political history.
The developments indicate a high-stakes contest ahead, with parties seeking to preemptively shape voter alignments and negotiate power-sharing agreements long before the general election period.
Gituku’s remarks come at a time when political discourse is increasingly focused on coalition-building, candidate endorsements, and the strategic timing of alliances, signaling that the race to 2027 is entering a critical and highly competitive phase.