File image of Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
In Summary:
1) Former Governor Kivutha Kibwana advises Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka against focusing on the Mt Kenya region.
2) Kibwana believes that national ideology will prevail over tribal politics in the 2027 general election.
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has issued a warning to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka regarding his efforts to court the Mt Kenya region ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 30, Kibwana suggested that Kalonzo’s inner circle was giving him poor advice.
“Just my two cents, Kalonzo Musyoka, your inner circle is misadvising you. How can you say you are fighting tribalism as the tribeless Gen Zs and then in the same breath state you are courting Mt Kenya? In 2027, national ideology will triumph over tribal politics,” said Kibwana.
This warning follows Kalonzo’s recent strategic move to unite the Kikuyu and Kamba communities in preparation for the upcoming election. Speaking at a church function in Othaya, Nyeri County, Kalonzo pledged to collaborate with leaders from the Mt Kenya region.
“We are building a strong team and we are inviting all leaders who want to change Kenya in real-time and in the right direction. Without fear of intimidation, I have just talked to Uhuru on the phone before coming to this place. Uhuru had forewarned you and we want such straightforward leaders,” said Kalonzo.
Additionally, Kalonzo revealed that he has been in communication with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
He was accompanied at the event by Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa.