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Kalonzo Musyoka's presidential agenda

Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled a 13-point presidential agenda outlining what he describes as a transformative roadmap to restore good governance, revive the economy, and improve the lives of ordinary Kenyans if elected to power.

The agenda, published online, details Kalonzo’s policy priorities across governance, economic recovery, healthcare, education, infrastructure, security and foreign policy as he positions himself ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a statement accompanying the launch of the framework, the former Vice President said the plan is aimed at addressing Kenya’s current social, economic and governance challenges while laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.

“This is a comprehensive policy framework anchored on the restoration of good governance, the rule of law and constitutionalism, charting a clear path toward a secure, productive and inclusive Kenya,” Kalonzo said.

Human rights and constitutionalism

At the centre of Kalonzo’s agenda is a commitment to protect constitutionalism, human rights and civil liberties.

The Wiper leader pledged to safeguard the freedoms of all citizens while rebuilding a culture of tolerance, democracy, and respect for dissenting opinions.

He said his administration would prioritize the rule of law and strengthen institutions tasked with protecting constitutional rights and accountability.

Anti-corruption drive

Kalonzo placed the fight against corruption among his top priorities under the banner “Komesha Ufisadi.”

He promised to audit public programmes, recover stolen public funds, and crack down on the misuse of state resources.

According to Kalonzo, resources recovered from corruption would be redirected toward development projects and public services that directly benefit citizens.

The opposition leader argued that corruption remains one of the biggest obstacles to economic growth and efficient service delivery in Kenya.

Economic recovery and cost of living

Addressing the rising cost of living, Kalonzo proposed an economic recovery programme focused on reducing taxes on essential goods and services while stimulating job creation and wage growth.

“Our focus will be on easing the burden on families through practical economic reforms that stimulate growth and create opportunities for all,” he said.

He outlined plans to support businesses, strengthen household purchasing power, and create a more favorable economic environment for investors and entrepreneurs.

Agriculture, SMEs, and tourism

The agenda identifies agriculture, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and tourism as key pillars of economic recovery.

Kalonzo pledged to modernise agriculture through expanded irrigation, improved productivity, and support for farmers.

He also promised targeted investments aimed at strengthening SMEs, which he described as critical drivers of employment and innovation.

In tourism, the Wiper leader said his administration would pursue policies to increase investment, market Kenya globally, and boost earnings from the sector.

Infrastructure and energy plans

On infrastructure, Kalonzo proposed an ambitious plan to improve roads, railways, ports, and digital connectivity across the country.

He also pledged to expand Kenya’s energy generation capacity to 6,000 megawatts as part of efforts to support industrialisation and economic growth.

Access to clean water and reliable internet connectivity also features prominently in the agenda.

Education and healthcare reforms

The former Vice President promised wide-ranging reforms in the education sector, including stabilising curriculum reforms, improving school funding, and aligning education with labour market needs.

He said the government must ensure students acquire skills relevant to emerging economic opportunities.

In healthcare, Kalonzo pledged to restructure health financing systems, improve hospital equipment, and strengthen the welfare of healthcare workers.

He argued that efficient and accessible healthcare remains critical to improving the quality of life for Kenyans.

Social protection and public service reforms

The agenda also focuses on strengthening social protection programmes targeting vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and low-income households.

Kalonzo further promised to restore professionalism and merit-based recruitment in the public service, saying appointments should prioritize competence and integrity.

Security and foreign policy

On security, Kalonzo pledged to strengthen community policing, restore professionalism within the police service, and dismantle criminal gangs.

He also emphasized the importance of regional cooperation and international diplomacy, promising to pursue what he described as an “interest-based foreign policy.”

The Wiper leader said Kenya would deepen engagement within the East African Community and the African Union while protecting national interests internationally.

Early positioning for 2027

The unveiling of the 13-point agenda is widely seen as part of Kalonzo’s broader political strategy ahead of the 2027 elections as opposition leaders begin shaping their policy platforms and governance alternatives.

The agenda is expected to fuel debate over governance, economic management, and the direction of the country as political competition gradually intensifies.

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James Wanjohi

By Hon. James Wanjohi

As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, we face a defining moment in our democratic journey. The question before us is not merely who will win political contests, but what kind of leadership we choose to entrust with our future.

At the heart of this decision lies the role of the Member of Parliament (MP)—a position too often misunderstood, underutilized, or reduced to symbolism. If Kenya is to progress socially, economically, and institutionally, we must commit to electing MPs who perform.

Members of Parliament are not elected to be ceremonial figures or crowd-pleasing entertainers. They are lawmakers, overseers of public resources, and defenders of the Constitution. Parliament shapes the laws that govern our economy, our education system, our healthcare, and our freedoms.

When MPs fail to legislate effectively, skip parliamentary sessions, or neglect committee work, the cost is borne by ordinary Kenyans in the form of poor services, weak accountability, and stalled development.

A performing MP is one who understands that representation goes beyond election season. It means consistently articulating the needs of constituents in Parliament, participating actively in debates, and contributing to meaningful legislation. It means scrutinizing government spending, demanding transparency, and standing firm against waste and corruption—regardless of political convenience. Oversight is not opposition; it is patriotism.

Equally important is the responsible management of devolved funds, including the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF). These resources are intended to expand access to education, improve local infrastructure, and uplift vulnerable communities. Electing MPs with integrity, competence, and a track record of results ensures that such funds are used efficiently and equitably, rather than lost to mismanagement or patronage.

Kenya’s challenges today—youth unemployment, rising cost of living, public debt, and strained public services—demand serious, informed leadership. We cannot afford leaders who confuse noise for impact or loyalty for performance. Parliament needs men and women who read bills, understand policy, consult experts, and place national interest above personal gain.

The power to change the quality of our leadership rests with the voter. As citizens, we must look beyond handouts, slogans, and last-minute generosity. We must ask hard questions: Has this MP attended Parliament? Have they sponsored or contributed to laws that improve lives? Have they been accessible, ethical, and effective? Performance is measurable, and information is available to those willing to seek it.

The 2027 election offers Kenyans an opportunity to reset expectations and raise the standard of leadership. By electing performing MPs, we strengthen Parliament, deepen democracy, and lay a firmer foundation for inclusive development. Our future depends not on promises made, but on work done. Let us choose performance.

Hon James Wanjohi is a well known business mogul and an aspiring member of Parliament. Kabete constituency

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William Ruto

President William Ruto has opened up on what he will do if he loses the 2027 presidential elections.

Speaking in in Othaya, Nyeri County during his tour of Mt. Kenya region, President Ruto told the residents that he is ready to go home in 2027 if he fails to meet their expectations.

According to Ruto, the 2027 presidential candidates will be subjected to an exam which will be marked by Kenyans based on every individual’s performance.

Ruto on losing elections

Ruto revealed that if it happens that he loses the 2027 elections, he will be more than ready to retreat to his home to do farming.

Tumekuja kupanga mambo ya watoto wetu; tuwachane na siasa ya kubishana, tufanye kazi. Mambo ya siasa yako na siku. Si mlitupatia kazi? Si kila mtu ako na yake? Si wakati wa mtihani utafika? Mimi nimejenga barabara, nimetengeneza kilimo… ikifika wakati wa kusahihisha mtihani, mimi niko tayari… nikipita mtihani yenu, sawa, nisipopita mtihani yenu, mimi naenda nyumbani kulima,” he said.

Ruto’s Mt. Kenya tour

Ruto is on the final day of his development tour of the Mt. Kenya region, with him traversing Nyeri and Kiambu Counties.

He made several stopovers in the Nyeri County where he inspected ongoing government projects, including the construction of the 468-unit Ruring’u Affordable Housing in Nyeri Town and the Ruring’u Stadium, before proceeding to Othaya.

After Nyeri, he proceeded to Lari in Kiambu County where he visited the section of Mau Mau Road under construction.

From Lari, he will proceed to Githunguri constituency.

Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba however, says that she has been summoned by the Kiambu County Criminal Investigation Officer (CCIO).

This comes just hours before President Ruto’s planned tour of Githunguri, where he is expected to inspect the ongoing construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIPS) and visit the modern fresh produce market that is under construction.

Taking to her official social media accounts on Saturday, April 5, 2025, Wamuchomba, a great critic of the Head of State and an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, linked the summons to Ruto’s tour of her constituency.

According to her, she has been summoned because the people of Githunguri refused to be lured to what she has termed as fake promises and projects that never materialised.

She further stated that the number of arrests against the government critics would not change the fact that the Kenya Kwanza administration has not delivered on most of its promises to Kenyans.

“The CCIO Kiambu has, through a telephone call, summoned me because the great people of Githunguri refused to be lured to fake promises and projects that never materialised. Arrests you can do, but that will not change the facts! No more lies! You promised, deliver!” Wamuchomba wrote on X.

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Justin Muturi

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has hinted at running for the presidency in the next 2027 general elections.

Speaking during an interview with Citizen TV on the JKLIVE show on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Muturi said that while his decision to run for the presidency lies with the electorate, he will still consider it should Kenyans ask him to vie.

He argued that he had offered himself for the presidency in 2022, before he shelved his ambition and supported President William Ruto in the Kenya Kwanza alliance.

“Some of these things are the ones you need to leave to the electorate. Kenyans will decide these kind of things. If Kenyans were to ask me, why not? Remember in 2022, I had offered,” Muturi said.

Should he vie, Muturi will be among the candidates seeking to unseat President William Ruto, whom he seems to have since fallen out with following his stance on the abductions and extrajudicial killings. The fallout has seen the CS skip several Cabinet meetings months after he addressed a press conference calling out the government on abductions.

Justin Muturi’s Kenya Kwanza exit

This comes moments after the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP), a party affiliated with him, issued a notice to leave the Kenya Kwanza Coalition.

Muturi, during his JKLIVE interview, confirmed that he was aware of the party’s decision, saying it did not have to inform him of the intent to leave the Kenya Kwanza coalition because it is at liberty to make decisions.

“The party doesn’t have to inform me these days about the activities that they are doing because they do the normal things. The management committee and they are at liberty to make whatever decision they feel it is in the best interest of the party, and therefore they did not have to inform me about the decision to write to the registrar about the desire to exit the coalition,” Muturi said.

Muturi’s party issued a 30-day notice to exit the Kenya Kwanza Alliance, with Registrar of Political Parties Anne Nderitu confirming that her office had received the letter.

“Kindly take notice that our stay in Kenya Kwanza is no longer tenable due to prevailing political developments,” the notice signed by DP Secretary General Dr. Jacob Haji and dated March 7, 2025, read in part.

“The Democratic Party of Kenya, through this letter, hereby gives a 30-day notice to exit the coalition, as stipulated in termination clause 8 of the coalition agreement.”

Muturi further said that he had just learned of the letter after it had been submitted.

“I just saw the letter also; whether I am okay with it or not, it is a decision that has been made by an organ of the party that I believe it is authorised to make the decision.”

Muturi joined the Kenya Kwanza alliance through the DP party under an agreement signed in May 2022, making the party one of the alliance’s constituent members.

The DP delegates had earlier installed Muturi as the party leader during a meeting on February 22, 2022, but he resigned from the position following his appointment as the attorney general.

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