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Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that the 2027 General Election may not resemble a normal democratic contest if current governance and political patterns continue.
Kalonzo delivered the warning on Saturday, December 6, during the Lower Eastern Advocates Forum end-of-year celebrations in Machakos County. The event, which started at 6pm and ran past midnight, brought together judges, magistrates, advocates, and regional leaders including Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Junior.
“This country is in a revolutionary mode. What you are going to see next time isn’t a normal election,” Kalonzo said.
Claims of Flawed By-Elections and Police Complicity
The Wiper leader criticized the handling of recent by-elections, arguing that results in constituencies such as Mbeere North and Malava failed to reflect free and fair competition. He stressed that these were his personal observations of Kenya’s shifting political environment.
Kalonzo further alleged that police officers supported “goons” instead of enforcing the law, a trend he warned could undermine democratic participation and deter credible candidates from seeking office.
“This act of goonism, even those of you interested in elective positions, I don’t know how you will manage unless this culture changes,” he said.
Kalonzo: Lawyers Must Defend Constitutional Order
Addressing the room filled with legal professionals, Kalonzo challenged advocates to intensify their involvement in defending constitutional order. He suggested that Kenya might benefit from electing a president from the legal profession, arguing that long-standing problems such as the backlog of court cases pointed to deeper governance failures.
He called for the appointment of more judges to speed up case resolution, noting that delayed justice continued to weaken public confidence in the judiciary.
Opposition to Alleged Privatization Plans
Kalonzo also praised lawyers for championing public interest litigation, including resistance to attempts he described as the proposed privatisation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
He extended his criticism to what he termed the government’s intended sale of Safaricom, urging lawyers to oppose any move that would place the profitable telecom giant in private hands.
“I want to see how many will go on record to defend this most productive Kenyan company called Safaricom. How do you just sell it off?” he posed.
Salute to Judiciary and Advocates for Protecting Democracy
The former Vice President lauded the legal profession for remaining vigilant in defending the Constitution amid rising corruption, impunity, and democratic backsliding. He commended advocates for reminding public officials that leadership is a sacred trust and not an avenue for personal gain.
Kalonzo also celebrated a recent High Court ruling on political defections as a key milestone for Kenya’s democracy. The case involved Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and Deputy Governor James Lowasa, who defected from the Jubilee Party to the United Democratic Alliance after winning office.
He applauded petitioner Ali Guracha and lawyer Kibe Muigai for steering the matter to a historic judgment that, in his words, reaffirmed the primacy of the voter’s will.
“The will of the voter is sacred,” Kalonzo said.
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