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In a bold and unapologetic challenge to Kenya’s historical narrative, former Vice President Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka today demanded that Kenyans acknowledge his crucial role in the transformative projects credited to the late President Mwai Kibaki.
Appearing on a popular podcast, Kalonzo didn’t mince words. He reminded the nation of his unexpected journey—from political rival to Kibaki’s deputy from 2008 to 2013—and how his partnership helped guide the president through health struggles. “President Kibaki enjoyed a calm presidency when I was by his side. Kenyans must give me a little credit for his achievements—because I was there,” he insisted.
Kalonzo spotlighted two watershed achievements during his tenure. First, Vision 2030—a landmark blueprint initiated in 2008 to transform Kenya into a middle-income economy through job creation, infrastructure development, and modernization. He challenged the omission of his name in conversations about its origins. “We started Vision 2030, yet few speak of those who helped launch it,” he said.
Second, the 2010 Constitution and the Thika Superhighway—both milestones in devolving power and improving transport infrastructure—were accomplishments he underscored as products of collaborative leadership.
The former Machakos senator lamented that history has too often credited Kibaki alone for these systemic transformations. His statement adds fresh political intrigue as he positions himself not just as a former deputy, but as a co-architect of Kenya’s modern roadmap.
