Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said he is prepared to support Nairobi Senator and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna for the presidency if opposition leaders agree to back him as their consensus candidate in the next General Election.

Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Monday, August 10, 2026, the former Vice President said the opposition’s presidential flagbearer should emerge through consultation and consensus, adding that he would honour the outcome regardless of who is selected.

“If the opposition agrees that Edwin Sifuna should be the flagbearer, I will support him,” Kalonzo said during the interview.

Kalonzo, who has previously declared his interest in the presidency, maintained that he believes he is well placed to lead the opposition into the election. However, he reiterated that he is willing to support another candidate if that is the collective decision reached by opposition leaders.

He also expressed confidence that the arrangement would be reciprocal, saying he believes Sifuna would support his candidature should opposition leaders eventually settle on him as their preferred presidential candidate.

The remarks come as opposition leaders continue consultations on the possibility of fielding a single presidential candidate in the next General Election. Although several senior figures have expressed interest in the country’s top seat, the opposition has not formally announced a joint flagbearer or outlined the process it will use to select one.

Sifuna has previously spoken in favour of a united opposition, arguing that coalition partners should first agree on shared priorities and a common programme before settling on a presidential candidate. He has also indicated in earlier interviews that he would support any candidate chosen through a mutually agreed process if it advances the opposition’s broader objectives.

Kalonzo’s latest remarks underscore his continued commitment to a consensus-based approach even as he maintains his own presidential ambitions. They also reflect ongoing efforts by opposition leaders to engage in dialogue as they consider the structure of a possible joint ticket.

While consultations are continuing, no official agreement has been reached on the opposition’s presidential candidate, and coalition leaders are yet to announce a timeline for making that decision.

For now, Kalonzo’s comments highlight a willingness to support a consensus outcome, with the final choice of flagbearer remaining subject to ongoing discussions among opposition leaders.