Kalonzo, Muturi Blame Ruto Allies After Opposition Convoy Attacked in Migori

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Justin Muturi were forced to cut short their campaign activities in Migori on Thursday, November 5, after armed assailants pelted their convoy with stones during a tour of the Nyanza region.

The opposition team had held several rallies across the region throughout the day, with most of the stopovers reportedly proceeding peacefully before the situation turned chaotic upon their arrival in Migori town.

The attack prompted a police response, with officers deploying tear gas as the political leaders and their supporters came under attack.

Kalonzo Accuses Ruto Government of Orchestrating Violence

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka blamed President William Ruto’s administration for the incident, accusing the government of using violence and intimidation against opposition leaders amid growing political pressure.

Kalonzo questioned why police officers resorted to using tear gas despite what he described as a peaceful political gathering.

“This administration has lost it. Clearly the whole country has gone one down. We’ve seen it here, and everywhere people want to do away with this government. The police used tear gas. Why? We had a very peaceful meeting. Why throw the tear gas? I think the script is to throw the tear gas and stones, right? It’s very shameful,” Kalonzo said.

Muturi Accuses Junet Mohamed of Sending Goons

Democratic Party leader Justin Muturi directly accused Suna East MP Junet Mohamed of being behind the attack, claiming the assailants had been sent to disrupt their political activities.

In a statement, Muturi condemned the incident as an act of political intolerance and an attempt to undermine democratic freedoms.

“The attack on us in Migori Town by goons sent by Junet Mohammed is a blatant act of political intolerance and an assault on our democratic freedoms. It is deeply disturbing that, instead of engaging in democratic competition, some political actors resort to violence and intimidation to silence opposing voices,” Muturi said.

He described the incident as “the politics of cowardice and desperation”, warning that the opposition would not be intimidated into abandoning its political activities.

“You may send goons to attack us, but you cannot intimidate the people of Kenya into surrendering their democratic freedom. We shall stand firm, speak boldly and continue fighting for a democratic Kenya,” he added.

Muturi further demanded accountability for those responsible, arguing that Kenya should not allow violence to become an accepted tool of political mobilisation.