Opposition leader and Wiper Party head, Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka, painted a harrowing picture of a country grappling with escalating state-sponsored violence and political apathy. The presser followed a chilling sequence of events in Bibironi village, Limuru constituency, that unfolded during the funeral of 23-year-old Erastus Nduati.
Musyoka’s speech highlighted the regime’s alleged role in fostering terror and impunity, condemning the violent disruption of the funeral by armed thugs, the abduction of political figures, and the subsequent failure of the state to uphold justice.
On November 28, mourners gathered to bid farewell to Nduati were met with chaos. Masked assailants stormed the ceremony, targeting political figures perceived as antagonistic to the Kenya Kwanza administration. Among the victims were Limuru MCA Christopher Ireri and former Limuru MP Peter Mwathi, both abducted in dramatic fashion and later abandoned near the Southern Bypass.
“And I want to make this clear that they had intentions, because for the first time, I ran frantically for two kilometers. I don’t look like a marathon runner because it was downhill. So by the time I got to where I was going, my knees were aching,” Mwathi narrated the odeal
The Wiper leader declared the horrible event irrefutable “This was a state-sponsored attack designed to intimidate and silence dissent.” His remarks were bolstered by the presence of Hon. Mwathi, who recounted the ordeal, describing a harrowing escape through forests and eventual capture by unknown operatives driving government vehicles.
“Two Subarus blocked our taxi, one black came in front and green one at the back, armed men forced us out, and the MCA lost his phone during the ordeal. They opened the rear door I was seated with the area MCA,” Mwathi explained
Musyoka did not mince words, labeling the incident as a stark example of state-sponsored terrorism. Drawing parallels to historical injustices, he invoked the words of German pastor Martin Niemöller to emphasize the dangers of silence in the face of oppression. “This attack on one Kenyan is an attack on all of us,” he asserted. “We must unite as a nation to reject state-sponsored violence and impunity.”
Musyoka turned his focus to the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), formed in the wake of deadly protests against the Finance Bill, 2023. Despite its mandate to address electoral justice, constitutional reforms, and the high cost of living, the NADCO report remains unimplemented nearly a year after being tabled in Parliament.
“The Kenya Kwanza regime has shown no interest in justice or the welfare of Kenyans,” Musyoka lamented. He accused the administration of breaching constitutional timelines, notably in boundary delimitation and the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
“Through sponsored court cases, the IEBC panel’s formation has been frustrated. This is a deliberate attempt to undermine electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 elections” he said.
The opposition leader also revisited the contentious deals involving the Adani Group, which had sought control over key national assets, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO). Although President Ruto announced the cancellation of these deals, Musyoka questioned the transparency of the process.
“This concession was forced by international pressure, not by listening to Kenyans,” Musyoka said, referring to the U.S. Department of Justice’s indictment of Adani for bribery. He demanded the immediate severance of all Adani connections to Kenya’s Social Health Authority and Social Health Insurance Fund.
In a stirring event, Musyoka vowed continued resistance against the regime’s oppressive tactics. Addressing Kenya’s youth, particularly Generation Z, he pledged unwavering support for their fight against state-sponsored violence. “The just demands of Kenyans cannot be wished away. The next Maandamanos will resolve Kenya’s problems once and for all,” he added
The former Vice President issued a stern warning to the Kenya Kwanza government “We will not allow the balkanization of our nation or the rigging of elections. We will resist oppression, come what may.”
Musyoka’s fiery rhetoric sets the stage for a renewed struggle for justice, transparency, and democracy in Kenya. Whether this will galvanize meaningful change or deepen the political divide remains to be seen.