President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza Alliance is facing turbulence as several parties begin to withdraw their membership ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Farmers Party has issued a 30-day notice of its intention to leave the coalition, following in the footsteps of the Democratic Party of Kenya, led by former National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi.

In a letter addressed to the Kenya Kwanza Coalition secretariat, the Farmers Party expressed deep concerns over what it perceives as consistent dishonesty, political infidelity, and disregard for the Constitution of Kenya and the spirit of the Coalition Agreement. The party specifically pointed to the recent agreement between President Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga as a violation of the trust upon which the Kenya Kwanza Alliance was founded.

"The recent unilateral signing of a Broad-Based Government Agreement between the Kenya Kwanza Coalition and the ODM Party without consultation or involvement of the Kenya Kwanza constituent parties such as ours is the final confirmation of the political conmanship that has come to define the coalition," the Farmers Party stated. They argue that this move undermines the principles of inclusivity, transparency, and mutual respect that should underpin the alliance.

The exit of the Farmers Party represents a significant setback for President Ruto's political plans as he prepares for the 2027 General Election. The loss of support from constituent parties within the Kenya Kwanza Alliance could weaken his position and create new challenges in the political landscape.

The Farmers Party's decision to leave the coalition underscores the growing discontent among some members regarding the direction and decision-making processes within Kenya Kwanza. The party's accusations of dishonesty and political infidelity raise questions about the long-term stability and cohesion of the alliance.