Musyoka voices fears
over Ruto Government
By Gastone Valusi
in Machakos.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka today warned leaders from his party who have recognized Dr William Ruto as President to approach their cooperation with caution.
He charged that Kenya Kwanza leaders want to capture Machakos County and added "They (Kenya Kwanza government)will come back because they want to capture Machakos. Just be polite to them but remain firm," he said
He added "We have not recognized them as government. It is you Machakos( people) who have recognized them,"said Mr Musyoka as he clearly targeted Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and other local leaders who are collaborating with President Ruto.
He was speaking at the burial of the late Jeremiah Mulatya, a brother of Senator Agnes Kavindu at Ngonda village, Matungulu Constituency. He warned his party members to 'be careful' in their cooperation with President William Ruto. He made reference to last week's prayer rally at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos where President Ruto his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua and other government officials were hosted by Machakos County governor Wavinya Ndeti (Wiper) and his Deputy Francis Mwangangi.
Though Mr Musyoka did not come out openly to condemn the governor, the tenor of the usually expressive Kalonzo did not hide that he was unhappy with the cooperation initiative of not just Wavinya but Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jnr. Those who listened to him saw him as a grumbling party leader who is unable to whip the county chiefs to his political activities.
The three Ukambani governors- including Kitui Governor Dr Julius Malombe have boycotted rallies and demonstrations called by the Azimio la Umoja coalition that brought them to power in their respective counties.
Ms Ndeti and her Deputy have publicly declared their stand to cooperate and work with President Ruto and the national government for the benefit of the people. During the burial, Ms Ndeti, who was present, attempted to push back Mr Musyoka's stance.
Governor Ndeti reminded Mr Musyoka that she had consulted him before making her move and that they had agreed on the manner of cooperation with the President. "His Excellency Mr Musyoka I talked with him and we agreed that I will work in collaboration with the national government. Wavinya Ndeti belongs to Wiper, let's respect each other and work in harmony,"said Ms. Ndeti without showing whom she was targeting with her remarks. Analysts see the remarks as either directed to Mr Musyoka or the Ruto government.
Mr Musyoka said only the opening of the servers showing results from all polling stations will bring closure to the debate on who won the 2022 presidential election, adding that it could reveal a different verdict.
"We want the servers showing results from all polling stations to be opened so that we know whether it is Raila or Ruto who won the election. This is what will bring an end to this matter," said Mr Musyoka.
He said his position was that he had not recognized the Kenya Kwanza government as legitimate even as leaders from the Wiper Party continue to cooperate with the government.
