Editor's Review

"There are people who think that Kalonzo can be convinced by Raila to join President Ruto; let them forget that completely."

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said ODM leader Raila Odinga cannot convince him to join President William Ruto’s camp.

Speaking during an interview on Monday, June 30, Kalonzo said he will stand on the side of the people.

"There are people who think that Kalonzo can be convinced by Raila to join President Ruto, let them forget that completely. I will be where the people are, and I have realized that this is the best way to do it.

“I was called all sorts of names, and now those who gave me those names have taken them up themselves,” said Kalonzo.

The former Vice President accused Raila of betrayal, saying he stood with him in three successive general elections.

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File image of ODM leader Raila Odinga and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka. 

Kalonzo said that Kenyans did not expect the ODM leader to work with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

“I want to make it very clear that Kenyans did not expect that kind of behavior from Raila Odinga. He should reflect on himself,” Kalonzo stated.

Kalonzo also said he doesn’t meet with Raila often, but if the ODM leader reaches out to him, they can talk.

“We don’t meet with him. I am a national leader. If Raila reaches out to me through a call, we can talk. But that is as far as it can get,” he stated.

Further, the Wiper leader said that Raila will have to follow the queue in case he decides to rejoin the opposition camp.

“If Raila wants to pull out of the broad-based government, that is okay, but not for me to join him in government. If he joins the opposition, he must follow the queue,” Kalonzo added.