Muthama Breaks Silence on Meeting With Kalonzo After Rumors

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama has addressed reports surrounding his meeting with Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka. 

In an update on Friday, October 2, Muthama said he met Kalonzo on Thursday evening, stating that the discussion focused on a range of national matters, including issues affecting the lives and well-being of Kenyans.

"After a lot of exaggerated stories, I would like to clarify that yesterday evening, I had a consultation with my brother and longtime political friend Wiper Democratic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka on a range of national issues, including matters that touch on the lives and well-being of our people," he wrote.

Muthama said the meeting also provided an opportunity for the two longtime political associates to exchange views on the country's current situation.

"Our conversation provided an opportunity to exchange views, reflect on the current national situation, and consider the way forward on issues of importance to our nation and our people," he added.

Meanwhile, President William Ruto has slammed Kalonzo for claiming that he looks older than the former VP.

Speaking in Mombasa County, he called the comparison backwards, saying true leadership does not depend on an individual's physical appearance or age.

Ruto reiterated that the Kenyan electorate will vote for leaders who have proven they can work for them and deliver on their promises.

He referred to the Wiper Leader as 'Mr 40', a nickname he gave him to tease him about his 'poor' track record despite being in government for 40 years.

"I have had one of them saying that he is good-looking, and that he looks young. Stop the issue of looks. I hear him comparing me and him based on who looks older.

"Leadership is not about looks; it is about working for the people. Tell Mr 40 whether you consider looks or track records when electing leaders," Ruto stated.

Kalonzo had claimed that Ruto looks older than him despite a 10-year-plus age gap between them. 

He claimed that being President made Ruto age faster because of the pressure that comes with the office.

Kalonzo explained that the only reason why he managed to age well despite being in politics for a long time was that he joined at a young age and got acclimatised to the political environment.

"Ruto keeps on asking what I have done in the 40 years I have had in leadership. First of all, I became a leader when I was the age of the current Gen Zs. I don't age fast because I began early. When you look at Ruto and me, who looks old?" he posed.