Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto, accusing him of overseeing a brutal regime that allegedly sponsors extrajudicial killings and abductions of young Kenyans. Speaking in Kimana, Kalonzo vowed to lead a mass movement to send Ruto “home” and take him to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to face charges of crimes against humanity.
“Tumekuja watu wa Kimana ili mapema tuelewane kupeleka Kasongo nyumbani,” Kalonzo told a charged crowd, using ‘Kasongo’ as a coded reference to Ruto. He further claimed that “Zakayo’s anti-people policies have been a disaster,” invoking the biblical tax collector to criticize the President’s economic strategies.
In a rare and direct warning, the former Vice President accused Ruto’s administration of systematically targeting dissenters, alleging that innocent youth who express their constitutional rights have become victims of enforced disappearances.
“We will take him to The Hague/ICC to answer for his crimes against humanity,” Kalonzo declared, hinting at the possibility of a fresh legal battle for the President at the global court in The Hague. The statement immediately sparked political ripples, as ICC matters remain a sensitive topic in Kenya’s political history.
Kalonzo’s fiery speech came shortly after attending a church service at AIC Isinet Church, where he was hosted by Reverend Samuel Gonina. His remarks align with growing discontent among opposition figures who have accused Ruto of using state agencies to suppress political rivals and dissenters.
The former VP further claimed that the tide had turned against Ruto, declaring, “Wakenya wameainganika wamesema Ruto aende nyumbani.” He positioned himself as a leading force in the opposition’s quest to oust the Kenya Kwanza government, hinting at an imminent political showdown.
The ICC Threat: Reality or Rhetoric?
Kalonzo’s dramatic call for ICC action is bound to shake the political landscape. While Ruto and his allies have previously dismissed such threats, the opposition appears to be gearing up for an intensified campaign against the President.
With Kenya’s economic woes deepening and public frustration growing over the cost of living, Kalonzo’s remarks may fuel fresh opposition rallies and potential civil unrest.
Will the opposition make good on its ICC threat, or is this a high-stakes political gamble? Only time will tell.
