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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unleashed a scathing rejection of reports linking him to President William Ruto’s administration, branding the claims as deceptive and a desperate ploy to fracture the opposition ahead of the 2027 elections.
In an explosive statement, Kalonzo tore into Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, who had earlier expressed interest in working with the seasoned opposition figure. Over the weekend, Kindiki told supporters in Ukambani that he admired Kalonzo’s leadership and intended to engage him in talks on development—a move that has since triggered political tremors.
But Kalonzo wasn’t having any of it.
“Lies. Pure lies. This is a clumsy and desperate attempt to divide the United Opposition,” Kalonzo declared. “I have no intention whatsoever of associating with individuals whose hands are stained with Gen Z blood.”
Kalonzo’s comment appeared to reference the controversial police killing of Albert Ojwang at Nairobi’s Central Police Station, a tragedy that has sparked outrage and protests across the country. Without mincing words, Kalonzo dismissed Kindiki’s overtures as hollow and accused him of lacking political legitimacy, mocking him with the nickname “Mr. HalfTam.”
The firestorm erupted after The Standard published a follow-up suggesting Kalonzo might be rethinking his stance—an implication political analysts warned could destabilize the opposition’s unity ahead of the next general elections.
However, Kalonzo has made it crystal clear: “I stand with the people. I will not be lured into power games that betray the will of Kenyans.”
Kindiki, now serving as Deputy President after a dramatic internal fallout in the Kenya Kwanza coalition, has been on a tour of Ukambani, holding empowerment forums across Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni. He painted his outreach as a development mission, saying, “Kalonzo is my senior in law. I respect him and I will reach out—not for politics, but for progress.”
But the timing is suspicious to many.
Political observers note that this sudden charm offensive comes in the wake of President Ruto’s MoU with Raila Odinga, a deal that has further blurred political lines. With Raila seemingly warming up to the government, Kalonzo now remains the opposition’s most vocal figure—and a prime target for political realignment.
Still, Kalonzo isn’t budging. He has maintained his refusal to join Ruto’s administration, insisting that any deal that doesn’t directly uplift the lives of ordinary Kenyans isn’t worth signing.
With tensions high and political scheming intensifying, all eyes are now on Kalonzo—will he hold the line or cave to the growing pressure? One thing’s for sure: Kenya’s 2027 race just got hotter.
