A casual meeting between Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter has stirred fresh political discussion, after the two leaders shared photographs and exchanged pointed political slogans on social media.
Sifuna posted images of the meeting today Thursday, writing: “Here we go! @alfredarapketer. They also say, ‘Team is One, Term is One.’”
Keter, who has emerged as one of President William Ruto’s outspoken critics, replied with his now familiar slogan: “Wantam Is Wantam! #RutoMustGo.”
While neither leader explained the purpose of their meeting, the exchange quickly attracted attention online, with supporters and political observers debating whether it reflected broader efforts to strengthen opposition ties ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The meeting comes as opposition figures continue consultations on how best to organise themselves before the next presidential contest. Several leaders have publicly called for greater unity, arguing that a coordinated approach would improve their chances of mounting a strong challenge.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been among those urging opposition parties and leaders from different regions to work together. At the same time, some political figures have maintained that any eventual presidential flag bearer should emerge through an inclusive process rather than early political declarations.
Against that backdrop, Sifuna’s meeting with Keter has naturally drawn interest, although neither politician has suggested that a formal political alliance has been reached.
Sifuna remains one of the most prominent voices in the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), while Keter has continued to position himself as a vocal critic of the Kenya Kwanza administration after losing his parliamentary seat. Their public appearance together also highlights growing interaction between leaders whose political paths have traditionally differed.
For now, however, the photographs offer more questions than answers. Beyond the social media slogans, neither Sifuna nor Keter has outlined any political agreement or shared agenda arising from their meeting.
As political activity gradually gathers pace ahead of 2027, such encounters are likely to remain under close public scrutiny, even when they are presented as informal engagements.
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