- "I won’t answer him back publicly not because I can’t, but because I never do public duels with people I respect. However, if he continues with his falsehoods unprovoked, I will happily tackle him head-on."
Political tensions have escalated Between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka after exchanging words over growing divisions within the national political landscape.
Kindiki responded to Kalonzo’s recent claims that he would not work with him politically. “That is fine with me,” said Kindiki. “I won’t answer him back publicly not because I can’t, but because I never do public duels with people I respect. However, if he continues with his falsehoods unprovoked, I will happily tackle him head-on.”
Kindiki has reiterated that government development efforts will continue regardless of shifting political alliances, stating, “The Government’s development agenda for all the people of this nation will continue undeterred.”
Kalonzo issued a strong statement rejecting any association with what he termed a "blood-based regime." “I want to make it clear: I will never work with this blood-based regime,” Kalonzo said. “Let no one be misled by those peddling falsehoods and attempting to use my name to sanitize injustice.”
Kalonzo also announced that June 25 would be observed as a public holiday in memory of youth protesters—referred to as “Gen Z heroes”—who lost their lives during recent demonstrations.
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“It will be a solemn day to honour our fallen Gen Z heroes. We shall lay flowers along Parliament Road, light candles, and remember them with the dignity they deserve,” he declared.
He urged all Kenyans to take part in the symbolic observance. “We urge all Kenyans to honour our children and come with a rose and a candle. Their blood and sacrifice must not go in vain.”
The statements mark a sharp divide between the ruling administration and sections of the opposition, as public outrage continues to mount over recent crackdowns on youth-led protests.
