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Reuben Kigame warns against tribal coalitions ahead of 2027 elections
11th November, 2025 08:31 PM
Gospel singer and former presidential candidate Reuben Kigame has cautioned Kenyans to be vigilant as the country heads toward the 2027 General Election, warning against supporting coalitions formed along tribal lines.
In a statement on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Kigame urged citizens to scrutinise the motives behind emerging political alliances, saying most are built on sharing power and resources among a few ethnic elites rather than addressing the real needs of ordinary Kenyans.
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“We need to take a closer look at what brings political players together. Most coalitions being formed are about two or three tribes sharing government appointments and resources. The negotiations are already on,” Kigame said.
The musician-turned-activist noted that such alliances have historically failed to deliver meaningful change, arguing that they only perpetuate corruption, inequality, and oppression of the common citizen. He cautioned Kenyans that voting for leaders based on tribal or coalition loyalty could once again lead to disappointment.
“Vote for such coalitions at your own risk. They will loot the country and oppress you like all previous governments,” he warned.
Kigame urged voters to rise above ethnic politics and instead use character, integrity, and moral conviction as their compass in choosing future leaders.
“Open your eyes and your mind and use character to get your next government,” he emphasized.
Coalition
His remarks come a few days after Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga dismissed reports suggesting she is opposed to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) entering a coalition ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Ruth said her remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of context.
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She clarified that she fully supports ODM working with other political parties, provided the party itself remains strong, united, and well-grounded.
Speaking when Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino led a delegation to Kango ka Jaramogi to condole with the family following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, she emphasised that her concerns have always centred on internal cohesion.
“I am not against a coalition between ODM and other parties. What I keep saying is that we must have one strong ODM. We have been in the trenches, and we know what unity can do,” she said.
She recalled that in the disputed 2007 elections, ODM’s presidential victory was frustrated, yet the party’s numerical strength enabled it to secure powerful positions in Parliament, including the Speaker’s seat.
She argued that this was possible because ODM went into the contest as a solid political force.
“You cannot go to war without a weapon. And the stronger the weapon, the better,” Odinga said, adding that strengthening ODM remains her priority.
