Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has renewed calls for Kenyans to safeguard the country’s key national assets, warning of what he terms growing threats to the nation’s sovereignty ahead of Jamhuri Day celebrations.
Addressing the press on Thursday on behalf of the United Opposition, Kalonzo urged citizens, institutions and civil society groups to resist any attempts to interfere with strategic installations such as pipelines, airports, state corporations and financial institutions.
He further accused the government of overseeing widespread malpractice during the November 27 by-elections, citing concerns raised by observers from the Kenya Human Rights Commission and ELOG. Kalonzo demanded swift action against individuals allegedly involved in the electoral offences, naming several political and government figures he claimed played a role.
The opposition also faulted the IEBC chairperson Erastus Ethekon for terming the by-elections free and fair despite what they called glaring irregularities.
Kalonzo criticised the government over the handling of the drought crisis, claiming relief food and essential items were diverted to influence voters in Malava and Mbeere North instead of reaching affected households.
He insisted that national assets belong to the people and cannot be sold or surrendered without public consent, warning against what he described as emerging political and economic excesses.
The opposition urged Parliament to fast-track the National Disaster Risk Management Bill and immediately roll out an animal off-take programme to cushion pastoralists from deepening losses.
Kalonzo closed his Jamhuri Day message with a call for unity and courage, insisting that the country’s independence ideals must be protected at all costs.
