The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
Speaking at the SKM Command Centre on Monday, Kalonzo said the arrest of five suspects over last Thursday’s chaos at Migwena Grounds was not enough, arguing that investigators should also pursue individuals suspected of orchestrating and funding the violence.
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The opposition leader accused the government of employing what he termed “predatory violence” to intimidate opposition politicians and disrupt their efforts to engage residents in areas perceived to support the broad-based government.
He further alleged that state actors were working alongside hired groups to interfere with opposition activities, accusing security agencies of being used to suppress political dissent.
Kalonzo’s remarks followed comments by former Makadara MP Reuben Ndolo during a church service a day earlier, in which he reportedly suggested that he had helped mobilise youths who travelled to Bondo ahead of the memorial event.
The Wiper leader challenged security agencies to identify those behind the planning and financing of the violence, insisting that investigations should go beyond the five individuals already arrested.
He also accused President William Ruto and leaders allied to the broad-based government of using security agencies to frustrate opposition activities in regions considered government strongholds.
Despite the alleged interference, Kalonzo maintained that the opposition would continue reaching out to Kenyans across the country.
Kalonzo eyes 2027 contest
The Wiper leader also expressed confidence in his chances of challenging President Ruto in the 2027 General Election.
He claimed that, if selected as the United Opposition’s presidential candidate, he could defeat the incumbent in the Luo Nyanza region.
Kalonzo also weighed in on the growing political tensions in Trans Nzoia County, criticising the government’s handling of Governor George Natembeya and describing the situation in Kitale as a matter of national concern.
His comments came after a heavy police presence at Masinde Muliro Market in Kitale on Monday disrupted business activities amid tensions involving the governor and the national government.
Kalonzo accused the government of intimidating and victimising Natembeya, arguing that the confrontation reflected wider concerns about how opposition leaders are treated.
He urged Kenyans to stand up for their constitutional rights and freedoms, maintaining that political differences should not be used to justify violence or interfere with opposition activities.
The Wiper leader reiterated that the United Opposition would continue pursuing its political agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election despite the rising political tensions.
