Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka used a burial ceremony to sharply criticize the government, accusing sections of the police service of allegedly colluding with goons to disrupt opposition activities.
Speaking during the funeral service of his late brother, Kelvin Mwendwa Musyoka, Kalonzo claimed that law enforcement officers had turned a blind eye to criminal gangs targeting opposition supporters, raising concerns over what he termed as selective policing and misuse of state machinery.
“We are witnessing a worrying trend where police appear to be working in cahoots with goons to intimidate and silence dissent,” he said, drawing applause from mourners who had gathered for the solemn function.
The opposition leader further demanded a comprehensive audit of all persons issued with national identity cards, arguing that irregular issuance of IDs could compromise national security and the integrity of the country’s electoral processes.
“We demand an audit of all persons issued with ID cards. Kenyans deserve transparency and accountability in the registration process,” Kalonzo stated.
His remarks, delivered at a function primarily meant to celebrate the life of his brother, quickly took a political turn, underscoring the deepening tensions between the opposition and the Kenya Kwanza administration.
The burial ceremony was attended by several prominent leaders who came to stand in solidarity with the Musyoka family, including Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr., Kitui County Woman Representative Irene Kasalu, Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu, Mwingi North MP Paul Nzengu, Advocate Ndegwa Njiru and Apostle Musili, alongside other political, religious and community leaders who gathered to comfort the family and pay their last respects to Kelvin Mwendwa Musyoka, popularly known as Meja.
