On Sunday, Moses Kuria, Senior Advisor on the Council of Economic Advisors (CEA) to the President, hinted at the emergence of a new coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Ceremony for Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) National Chairperson Gladys Wanga in Homabay, Kuria suggested that the country is on the brink of a unifying nationalist movement.

Kuria likened the potential coalition to the historic Rainbow Coalition of 2002, inviting those who "have vision" to join. “In 2027, a new nationalist movement, similar to the 2002 rainbow movement, is loading. Those with foresight should join, as others will find themselves weeping from the outside,” Kuria predicted.

The event was also attended by outgoing ODM leader Raila Odinga, the chief guest, who used the occasion to emphasize the importance of protecting Kenya’s democracy. Raila referenced recent protests, including the “Gen Z” demonstrations in June and previous opposition-led actions against high living costs. He warned that government repression of public protests could jeopardize the nation's democracy.

“We must uphold democracy. Our citizens deserve the freedom to express themselves, and this must be safeguarded,” Raila asserted.

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The gathering highlighted growing shifts within the country’s political landscape, especially as key figures like Kalonzo Musyoka of the Wiper Democratic Movement and Eugene Wamalwa of the Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) recently expressed intentions to exit the Azimio coalition, seeking a new alliance by next year. Martha Karua, a prominent member of Azimio, had also departed the coalition in July.

Leaders accompanying Raila called for unity within ODM, urging Gladys Wanga, the new party chair, to strengthen and expand ODM’s reach.

Meanwhile, Raila, Kenya’s nominee for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, reflected on the importance of addressing Africa’s economic challenges. He highlighted the urgent need to curb “brain drain,” where young Africans increasingly seek opportunities abroad due to limited prospects at home.