The United Opposition has fired back at President William Ruto, dismissing his claims that their movement is driven by political greed. The opposition leaders argued that the President is unsettled by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s growing popularity in Nyanza, a development they say has disrupted his political strategy ahead of 2027.
The leaders spoke on Tuesday during the burial of Terry Kariuki, the wife of the late freedom hero J.M. Kariuki, at Kanyamwe Farm in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
They accused President Ruto of losing political focus and said the opposition’s growing influence in regions once dominated by the ruling party has caused him panic.
“Huyu Kasongo niliona akilia anasema kuna wanaume watano wamekutana kugawa serikali. Amechanganyikiwa tangu aende Bondo kulia machozi ya uongo. Familia ya Mama Ida ikasema Kalonzo anatambuliwa, sasa amechanganyikiwa,” said Rigathi Gachagua.
The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader dismissed Ruto’s allegations that opposition leaders are seeking power for selfish gain, saying their only goal is to remove him from office.
“Hao wanaume na mama mmoja wanakutana kupanga vile utaenda nyumbani. Kazi yetu ni kukutoa serikalini, tutapanga baadaye,” he added.
The leaders also denied reports suggesting that one of their members is in secret talks with Ruto, terming the claims as State-sponsored propaganda.
“Wengine wanasema that the President wants to speak to us. If you want to speak to us, you must do so through our spokesperson,” said DAP-K Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa.
Reflecting on the legacy of the late J.M. Kariuki, the opposition urged the government to address historical injustices and political assassinations that have scarred Kenya’s history.
“The injustices that the family of J.M. Kariuki and other families faced must be addressed. We must deal with historical injustices,” said Kalonzo Musyoka.
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