Kindiki berates Kalonzo over track record
Prof Kindiki challenges Mr Musyoka and his colleagues in opposition to present an alternative vision for Kenya instead of engaging on politics of ethnic mobilisation...
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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential aspirations, challenging his 40-year public service record and accusing the opposition of ethnic mobilization rather than presenting alternative visions.
- Kindiki questioned Musyoka's ability to deliver, stating, "If, after 40 years in leadership, Kalonzo Musyoka has been unable to do anything, there is nothing new he can do now."
- The critique comes as Kenya Kwanza intensifies its campaign strategy, framing the August 10, 2027 General Election as a contest between their development achievements and an opposition lacking fresh ideas.
- Kindiki also warned political leaders against inciting violence by exploiting unemployed youth, urging a focus on policy and employment creation.
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Kindiki Berates Kalonzo Over 40-Year Public Service Record - August 2026
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly criticized Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential aspirations, challenging his 40-year public service record and accusing the opposition of ethnic mobilization rather than presenting alternative visions. This confrontation comes as Kalonzo courts Mt Kenya voters ahead of the 2027 General Election, attempting to expand his political base beyond his traditional support regions. Meanwhile, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of misrepresenting the Mt Kenya community's political integrity in their criticism of President Ruto. At the same time, Uhuru Kenyatta is set to chair a crucial Azimio Council meeting to devise a strategy for selecting a single presidential candidate for the opposition coalition.
