He described the 2027 contest as no ordinary election, predicting intense political competition and difficult outcomes for some aspirants.

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi / FILE

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that the 2027 General Election could be a difficult test for politicians, particularly those entering the political arena for the first time.

In a statement on Tuesday, Amisi said those who understood the political dynamics would be better placed to survive what he described as a “2027 tsunami”.

“Those who understood the assignment shall survive the 2027 tsunami,” he said.

The MP cautioned newcomers against underestimating the challenges of Kenyan politics, saying some would learn difficult lessons as the country approaches the next election.

“Those engaging in Kenyan politics for the first time are unfortunately going to learn it the hard way,” Amisi said.

“2027 is no ordinary election. There will be gnashing of teeth and overnight weeping,” he said.

Amisi has been positioning himself for a bigger role in the 2027 General Election after launching the People’s Renaissance Movement (PM) party in August 2026.

He has framed the party’s agenda around economic empowerment, justice and what he describes as his generation’s “fourth liberation”.

The Saboti MP has also backed opposition unity under the Linda Mwananchi agenda, warning that leaders who pursue separate political interests risk being defeated individually at the polls.

Amisi has also positioned his People’s Renaissance Movement as a potential player in the presidential race, while leaving the door open to negotiations with other opposition groups.

He has urged leaders to put aside personal ambitions and consider a joint candidate, citing the 2002 election, when opposition parties rallied behind late President Mwai Kibaki to defeat the incumbent ruling party.

The competing political alignments and ongoing negotiations have made coalition-building a major feature of preparations for the 2027 polls.

The political landscape ahead of the 2027 General Election has become increasingly fluid as opposition leaders explore alliances and negotiate the possibility of fielding a joint presidential candidate against President William Ruto.