Former Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has pledged to support Wiper Party leader Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka should he fail to secure the United Opposition’s presidential ticket, in a strong show of unity as the coalition intensifies preparations for the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Sunday during the official opening of the newly established ATG Deliverance Chapel in Kamulu, Muturi said the opposition remains committed to fielding a single presidential candidate capable of unseating President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza administration.
“Kama sio mimi nitakayechaguliwa kuwa mgombea urais katika muungano wa United Opposition, nitamuunga ndugu yangu Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka,” Muturi declared, drawing applause from the congregation and political leaders in attendance.
The event was attended by the principals of the United Alternative Government-in-Waiting, including Kalonzo, former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i and Muturi, highlighting the coalition’s continued efforts to project unity ahead of the 2027 polls.
Addressing the congregation, Kalonzo thanked the leadership of the newly opened church for establishing what he described as a beacon of faith, hope and unity for the Kamulu community.
“As we gather here today at the newly opened ATG Deliverance Chapel in Kamulu, we are witnessing not merely the opening of a building, but the laying of a spiritual foundation that will guide, uplift and unite this community for generations to come,” he said.
Quoting Proverbs 29:4 — “By justice a king gives a country stability, but those who are greedy for bribes tear it down” — Kalonzo said Kenya requires leadership anchored on justice, integrity and selfless service to the people.
The opposition leaders, however, used the occasion to mount a fresh attack on the government over alleged enforced disappearances and abductions, saying the incidents have instilled fear among Kenyans and eroded public confidence in security agencies.
Kalonzo revealed that some of those attending the church service were victims of alleged abductions, while others were relatives of people who remain missing.
“These are Kenyans who have gone through the horror of abduction. Taken by the very people sworn to protect them. Seized by uniformed officers, bundled into unmarked vehicles and held incommunicado for days. This must never be normalised. Not in our Kenya. Not in any democracy,” he said.
He urged the country not to forget families still searching for their loved ones, saying they continue to endure pain and uncertainty as they await justice.
Looking ahead to the next General Election, Kalonzo said an opposition government would prioritise reforms within the National Police Service to restore professionalism and rebuild public trust.
“When we take over government after the August 2027 General Election, we will reform this police service. Our officers must be able to walk among the very citizens they serve without fear, suspicion or shame. We have disciplined and honourable officers who serve this country with integrity, and they deserve the respect of the public,” he said.
He also challenged religious institutions to continue championing justice, compassion and the protection of constitutional rights, saying churches must remain at the forefront of defending the dignity and freedoms of every Kenyan.
Muturi’s declaration is expected to strengthen the perception of unity within the United Opposition at a time when speculation continues to grow over who will ultimately carry the coalition’s presidential flag in the 2027 General Election.
