In his remarks, Kabando warned that having large crowds and political excitement alone may not be enough to unseat President William Ruto if the opposition fails to present a clear and organised strategy to Kenyans.
He criticised the growing “tutam” political slogan, arguing that the movement risks relying too heavily on emotions and rhetoric instead of practical solutions to the country’s economic difficulties, unemployment crisis, and rising cost of living.
According to him, political campaigns driven by anger without a proper policy agenda could easily lose direction and fail to inspire confidence among voters.
Kabando also reflected on the period leading to the disputed 2007 elections, saying that several warning signs were ignored by leaders despite growing tension across the country.
He noted that failure to address public frustration and ethnic mobilisation early contributed to the violence that followed after the elections.
The former lawmaker expressed concern that similar conditions may be developing again, especially among frustrated young people struggling with joblessness and economic hardship.
He warned that divisive politics and ethnic profiling could reopen old political wounds if leaders fail to act responsibly.
Kabando urged opposition leaders to shift focus from political slogans to national unity, reforms, and issue-based politics capable of convincing Kenyans across different regions.
He proposed the formation of a united coalition with a consensus presidential candidate and a manifesto that directly addresses the concerns of ordinary citizens, particularly the youth.
His remarks come at a time when political realignments continue to shape the country’s political landscape ahead of the highly contested 2027 elections.
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