National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula's Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections.
Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto's UDA.
Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress' (ANC) stronghold but were "orphaned" following the party's merger with UDA.
Ford Kenya Secretary General John Chikati said whereas there is a working relationship with UDA, his party would field candidates in upcoming by-elections in Malava, Ugunja and Banissa constituencies.
