Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday took a fierce swipe at President William Ruto, accusing his administration of abandoning key development projects in the Lower Eastern region and marginalizing Ukambani residents.
Speaking to thousands of opposition supporters at Kalundu Market in Kitui Central, Kalonzo said the government had frustrated the completion of crucial infrastructure projects, among them the Kitui–Kibwezi Road, whose construction has stalled for years due to delayed land compensation and lack of political will.
“President Ruto must stop playing politics with the development of Ukambani,” Kalonzo declared. “Our people have waited long enough. The Kitui–Kibwezi Road is not a favour — it is a right. The suffering of our farmers and traders is because this government has turned its back on us.”
The WPF leader dramatically claimed that President Ruto’s planned visit to Kitui on Mashujaa Day would mark a symbolic moment for the region’s political awakening.
“When Ruto comes to Kitui this Mashujaa, he will be coming to hand over power to the people of Lower Eastern,” Kalonzo told the charged crowd, sparking chants of “Tosha! Tosha!”
Kalonzo further challenged the government to revive all stalled projects across Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, accusing Kenya Kwanza of selective development and political retribution.
In a surprising twist, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also hit out at President Ruto, accusing him of “perfecting the art of disrespecting the Lower Eastern region
Kalonzo and the United opposition principals who has been on an extensive tour of the region — from Masii to Wamunyu, Kwa Vonza, Kalundu, and Kabati — said the people of Ukambani were “wide awake” and ready to reclaim their place in Kenya’s political map come 2027
“Kenya’s future will not be decided in boardrooms or closed-door meetings,” he said. “It will be decided by the people — and this time, the people are speaking with one voice.”
The rally concluded with a passionate call for residents of the region to register as voters in large numbers, with Kalonzo insisting that “the real revolution begins at the ballot.”
“This time, we are not pleading for inclusion. We are voting for liberation,” he said to thunderous applause.
