Boniface Mwangi rules out forming coalition with tribal chiefs
By David Nthua, August 27, 2025Activist and 2027 presidential hopeful Boniface Mwangi has, without revealing names, said his movement will not work with tribal chiefs.
Mwangi, who spoke during a televised event at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, where he announced his presidential bid, warned Kenyans against following leaders who are now claiming to be saviours after being impeached or leaving government.
Rejecting the old order
Mwangi insisted that Kenya cannot achieve true change if the new political movements continue to align themselves with individuals tainted by past regimes and scandals.
“It will be a mistake of this movement to try and work with people who are contaminated.
“We can’t get change working with people who were part of the KANU regime, people with unexplained wealth. We cannot work with people who are like hyenas,” he said.
The outspoken activist argued that Kenyans have endured decades of broken promises from leaders who recycle tribal rhetoric to divide citizens.
According to him, the current political environment is dominated by figures who only change allegiances when they fall out with sitting regimes but fail to admit their role in perpetuating corruption and injustice.
“There are also people who were part of this killer government, who were not apologetic about it, and now have saviours and messiahs because they are out.
“Disregard them. Let hyenas fight among themselves. Their politics is divisive, tribal, and we cannot use their language.
‘They have money and power, but we will defeat them,” Mwangi added.
Building a new movement
Mwangi’s remarks were seen as a direct challenge to the culture of coalition-building that often defines Kenyan politics, where alliances are created along ethnic lines.
He said his movement will focus instead on uniting Kenyans through shared values of integrity, accountability, and equity.
His declaration comes at a time when several big names, including Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka, Okiya Omtatah, and even former Chief Justice David Maraga have announced interest in the 2027 race, making it one of the most competitive in recent memory.
Mwangi, however, emphasised that while these leaders may have influence, they do not represent the future Kenya needs.
His message to voters was clear: ignore tribal chiefs and rally behind a movement committed to uprooting corruption and divisive politics once and for all.