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Kalonzo defends Natembeya, accuses Ruto of plotting to rig 2027 election

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks during the inauguration service of the new Bishop Patrick Munuve at ACK All Souls Cathedral in Machakos town on May 18, 2025. [John Muia, Standard]

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of orchestrating an intimidation and harassment campaign against opposition leaders, allegedly in preparation to steal the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking at Tsekuru in Kitui county during the burial of his uncle Mzee Mburu Mairu, Kalonzo claimed that the president had panicked as the opposition coalesced together to unseat him.

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