Former Roots presidential candidate Professor George Luchiri Wajackoyah has alleged that he is going to be the next president of Kenya. His sentiments elicited mixed reactions among Kenyans online, with a section of them accusing Wajackoyah of using marijuana before making public speeches.
He has actively declared his bid, recently holding a well-attended National Delegates Conference and reaffirming his signature policies, such as hemp legalization to tackle public debt, moving the capital to Isiolo, and overhauling governance.
His eccentric persona, street-to-success backstory (from street child and grave digger to a highly educated lawyer and professor), and bold anti-establishment messaging continue to resonate with segments of disaffected youth and urban voters seeking alternatives to tribal coalition politics. However, Kenya’s presidential races are heavily determined by ethnic alliances, regional strongholds, and big-party machinery.
However, a section of political commentators argues that the opposition’s failure to forge a formidable alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election could hand President William Ruto a relatively straightforward path to reclaiming his position.
They point out that a fragmented opposition, marked by competing egos, regional interests, and ideological differences, would likely split the anti-Ruto vote, allowing the incumbent to consolidate support through his established grassroots networks, development projects, and strategic political patronage.
Without a unified front capable of presenting a single, credible alternative, these analysts warn, the opposition risks repeating past electoral missteps, ultimately strengthening Ruto’s position despite ongoing economic challenges and public discontent.