NAIROBI, KENYA – A book launch in Nairobi on Friday evening has signaled a significant consolidation of opposition forces, as prominent political figures united in a powerful display of dissent against President William Ruto’s government. The event, for former Attorney General Justin Muturi’s memoir, "The Fight For Order: The Secret political deals, statecraft, and a reckoning with power," served as a platform for sharp critiques of the current administration and hints of future political collaborations.

The launch, held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at a well-attended event in the capital, drew a notable lineup of opposition leaders, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka. Their presence and speeches underscored a growing convergence of political actors previously on different sides of the aisle, now united by their criticism of the Kenya Kwanza government.

Mr. Muturi, a veteran public servant who has uniquely served in the Judiciary, Legislature, and the Executive, presents his book as a candid insider's account of Kenya's governance challenges. The memoir is described as an "unflinching exposé about Kenya's kleptocratic circus, the petty political theatre and the plundering ineptitude in government." Muturi’s career includes roles as a magistrate, Member of Parliament, Speaker of the National Assembly (2013-2022), Attorney General (2022-2024), and a brief stint as a Cabinet Secretary under President Ruto before his dismissal.

A Platform for Dissent

The most pointed remarks of the evening came from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in October 2024. He lauded Muturi for his honesty and courage, stating that they were among the few truthful voices in President Ruto's cabinet. "What JB has written here, especially the latter part, is true," Mr. Gachagua told the audience. "In the cabinet we served... JB and I were the only true honest people."

In a statement that captured the political mood of the event, Gachagua announced his own intentions to chronicle his time in government. "I'll be telling mine, but not now... I'll be doing a good work on the route of betrayal," he declared, in a direct swipe at his former boss, President Ruto. This announcement was met with applause, signaling the audience's appetite for more insider revelations about the current administration.

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka also praised Muturi as a "stickler for the rule of law" and a fearless statesman who has served all three arms of government with integrity. He emphasized the need for principled leadership to restore order in the country, echoing the theme of Muturi's book. The gathering of these leaders is seen by analysts as another step in the formation of a united opposition front, which has been holding joint rallies and consultations in recent months.

'The Fight for Order'

Muturi's book details his four-decade career and provides a blistering critique of state capture and impunity in Kenya. Excerpts serialized by the Daily Nation prior to the launch revealed explosive details, including the dramatic abduction of his son, which he alleges was a state-sanctioned act of intimidation, and the circumstances surrounding his dismissal from the cabinet in March 2025. He recounts a fallout with President Ruto, accusing the administration of fostering a culture of fear and disrespect for the rule of law.

The book launch was not merely a literary event but a calculated political statement. By providing a platform for key opposition voices, Mr. Muturi, who was reinstated as the leader of the Democratic Party in June 2025, has firmly positioned himself within the anti-Ruto camp. The event's timing, just two years before the next general election, suggests a deliberate effort to shape the political narrative and galvanize public opinion against the incumbent government.

As the political landscape shifts towards 2027, the alliance crystallizing around figures like Gachagua, Musyoka, and now Muturi, indicates that the campaign to unseat President Ruto will be fiercely contested. The themes of betrayal, state capture, and a fight for constitutional order, as articulated at the launch, are set to become central tenets of the opposition's platform. The event in Nairobi has laid down a new marker, transforming a book launch into a significant moment in Kenya's evolving political drama.