Wiper MPs Go After Ruto Over Attacks on Kalonzo
Their statement followed President Ruto's recent attacks on the opposition, attacks seemingly directed at Kalonzo Musyoka...
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Wiper Party Members of Parliament have issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, cautioning him against verbally attacking their leader, Kalonzo Musyoka. The MPs, predominantly from Kitui County, assert that the opposition's primary goal is to unseat Ruto in the 2027 elections.
- Led by Kitui Rural MP Mbooni Mwalika, the Wiper MPs urged locals to support Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential bid for 2027.
- The MPs emphasized that Kalonzo Musyoka avoids engaging in insult-driven politics, despite frequent attacks from President Ruto.
- President Ruto has accused Kalonzo Musyoka of achieving little for the Eastern region despite over 40 years in politics; an accusation the Wiper Party refutes, claiming Ruto takes credit for projects initiated by Kalonzo, such as the Kibwezi-Mutumo-Kitui-Bondoni road.
- Some government-allied MPs from the region, like Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya, are urging residents to support Ruto to ensure development projects.
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