Minority Leader Junet Mohamed has ripped the veil off Kenya’s opaque power mechanics, claiming that a cabal of entrenched "owners of the country" systematically engineered Raila Odinga’s presidential defeats. In a startling admission of the limits of democracy, Junet argued that voter will was secondary to the desires of the so-called Deep State.

"The people who normally make people president in Kenya did not want to make Raila president," Junet told Citizen TV’s Jeff Koinange. "That is what I believe, without mentioning who is who." The statement is a vindication of the "stolen victory" narrative that has fueled opposition politics for two decades, but coming from an insider, it carries the weight of a confession.

The Anatomy of "State Capture"

Junet’s allegations paint a picture of a democracy held hostage. He argued that despite former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s public support in 2022, the machinery of the state never truly pivoted to install Odinga. This "betrayal by inaction" suggests that the handshake was a political sedative, not a transfer of power.

• The Mt. Kenya Factor: Junet admitted that the Azimio coalition failed to crack the mountain. "His friend [Uhuru] did not take him to the people," Junet lamented. "You cannot transfer votes from State House; you must be in the villages."
• Internal Sabotage: He also hinted at moles within the camp, dismissing rumors of his own complicity while pointing fingers at agents who allegedly mishandled funds and data.

A Sobering Lesson for 2027

The Suna East MP’s reflections offer a grim roadmap for future contenders. "It is not enough to be popular," he warned. "You must have the blessing of the system, or you must be strong enough to break it." For the millions of Kenyans who queued for hours believing their vote was the final say, Junet’s words are a cold shower of reality.

As the country looks toward the next election cycle, the question remains: Have the "owners" changed their minds, or will the next president also be selected in a boardroom before a single ballot is cast?