Speaking during an interview on NTV and later at the burial of Hon. Joseph Konzollo Munyao, Kalonzo emphasized that his tenure as Vice President from 2008 to 2013 was inseparable from Kibaki’s administration.
Kalonzo repeatedly used the word “we” when describing the successes of the Kibaki era, insisting that the infrastructure and diplomatic milestones of that period cannot be attributed to Kibaki alone.
Kalonzo repeatedly used the word “we” when describing the successes of the Kibaki era, insisting that the infrastructure and diplomatic milestones of that period cannot be attributed to Kibaki alone.
“Kenyans will remember I was Vice President to Kibaki; that is when we built the Thika Highway,” he said.
The Wiper leader went further, listing several initiatives undertaken during Kibaki’s presidency, including Kenya’s role in brokering peace in South Sudan.
The Wiper leader went further, listing several initiatives undertaken during Kibaki’s presidency, including Kenya’s role in brokering peace in South Sudan.
He pointed to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) signed in Nairobi, which paved the way for the birth of the Republic of South Sudan.
“The work we did in South Sudan was realized under President Kibaki, and I was part of that effort,” Kalonzo insisted.
By framing Kibaki’s legacy as a shared achievement, Kalonzo sought to reinforce his own political stature and remind Kenyans of his contributions during a transformative period in the country’s history.
Kalonzo also defended his long career as Member of Parliament for Kitui North, a seat he held from 1985 to 2013. He argued that his repeated re‑election was proof of his development record in the constituency.
By framing Kibaki’s legacy as a shared achievement, Kalonzo sought to reinforce his own political stature and remind Kenyans of his contributions during a transformative period in the country’s history.
Kalonzo also defended his long career as Member of Parliament for Kitui North, a seat he held from 1985 to 2013. He argued that his repeated re‑election was proof of his development record in the constituency.
“Ask yourself, why would these people keep electing one man called Kalonzo Musyoka from 1985?” he posed rhetorically.
The former Vice President dismissed criticism from President William Ruto, who has accused him of failing to construct the road linking to his home in Tseikuru.
The former Vice President dismissed criticism from President William Ruto, who has accused him of failing to construct the road linking to his home in Tseikuru.
Kalonzo countered that leaders “eat last,” explaining that he launched the road project during the final years of his tenure as Vice President.
He accused Ruto of diverting development resources to his own home region, suggesting that national projects were unevenly distributed.
Kalonzo insisted that his political record is free of corruption allegations, contrasting himself with rivals whom he accused of tainted reputations.
Kalonzo insisted that his political record is free of corruption allegations, contrasting himself with rivals whom he accused of tainted reputations.
He portrayed himself as a leader with integrity, positioning this as a key distinction in Kenya’s competitive political landscape.
He also criticized President Ruto’s ambition to transform Kenya into a First World nation by following the “Singapore model.” Kalonzo argued that such aspirations are unrealistic given Kenya’s current economic challenges, particularly high unemployment.
He also criticized President Ruto’s ambition to transform Kenya into a First World nation by following the “Singapore model.” Kalonzo argued that such aspirations are unrealistic given Kenya’s current economic challenges, particularly high unemployment.
“The Singapore plan cannot work here with the rate of joblessness we face,” he said, questioning the feasibility of Ruto’s development blueprint.
The remarks come at a time of heightened political tension, with Ruto frequently targeting Kalonzo in public speeches.
The remarks come at a time of heightened political tension, with Ruto frequently targeting Kalonzo in public speeches.
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