National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, and the former UN Conference and Trade Development Secretary-General Mukhisa Kituyi held a private meeting to discuss a new political coalition.
The trio held a closed-door meeting, where they resolved to work together and form a new coalition named the National Alliance for Change (NAC).
Speaking to journalists, Speaker Muturi confirmed that they will be working together ahead of the 2022 General Election, adding that they will be holding more meetings in the coming weeks.
According to the leaders, the coalition will open its doors to other like-minded leaders as they all look to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
The Speaker opined that the country is in need of change, adding that the next government can not maintain the status quo of governance.
"We cannot change this country by doing things the same way. We must depart from our chaotic and divisive politics to chart a new path for Kenya,” Speaker Muturi stated.
“That is why I’m in this conversation with Prof Kibwana and Dr Kituyi. We will expand this to be as inclusive as possible. Nothing stops us from working together for the good of the nation," he added.
His sentiments were echoed by Prof Kibwana and Dr Kituyi, who explained that Kenya was not in a position to compete with some countries due to the type of governance the country has been under.
The new alliance comes barely a week after Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua and her TSP colleague Mwangi Kiunjuri announced they were mulling the formation of a new political outfit to represent Mt Kenya's interests.
After the meeting, Kiunjuri would later reveal intricated details of his perceived strained relationship with Deputy President William Ruto, as well as why he turned down an assured running mate slot.
He stated that his decision to insist on his own political party was inconvenient but strategic, as it would guarantee the Mt Kenya region some bargaining power when teaming up with other leaders like Ruto.
