Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has signalled that he is open to working with President William Ruto, saying political alliances are bound to shift as Kenya heads closer to the 2027 general election.
Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, Malala said Kenyan politics is driven by changing interests and relationships, noting that leaders who appear to be on opposing sides today may find themselves cooperating in the future.
The former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General dismissed the idea that politicians should remain permanently divided, arguing that political partnerships are shaped by circumstances and national interests.
He said there was nothing unusual about leaders from different camps engaging in talks, adding that political rivals can still find common ground when circumstances change.
Malala, however, indicated that any engagement with President Ruto would require discussions around key concerns affecting Kenyans, including corruption, alleged extrajudicial killings and the fulfilment of government promises made during the 2022 election campaign.
The remarks come months after Malala moved from UDA, where he previously served as secretary general, to the DCP party associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. His latest position has renewed speculation about possible political realignments ahead of the next election cycle.
Malala said political camps should not be permanently defined by current alliances, suggesting that future cooperation between leaders will depend on issues rather than past disagreements.
His comments add to the growing political manoeuvring ahead of 2027, with parties and leaders positioning themselves for possible alliances as the election contest takes shape.
