Jimmy Wanjigi criticises Kalonzo Musyoka for defending Uhuru Kenyatta

Businessman and presidential hopeful Jimmy Wanjigi has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for what he described as excessive defence of former President Uhuru Kenyatta during a recent political address.

Wanjigi argued that Kalonzo should focus more on the concerns of ordinary Kenyans rather than spending a significant portion of his speech defending the former president.

“It is sad that Kalonzo can spend three-quarters of his speech defending Uhuru, who brought our economy down when he was President,” Wanjigi said.

Wanjigi questions focus on Uhuru

Wanjigi said the interests of millions of Kenyans should take precedence over political personalities, arguing that the country continues to grapple with economic challenges affecting ordinary citizens.

“I think 34 million Kenyans are more important than Uhuru,” he stated.

His remarks appeared to question the continued prominence of Uhuru in political debates as parties and potential presidential candidates position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Wanjigi also accused Kenyans of having a short political memory, suggesting that some voters had forgotten the economic challenges experienced during previous administrations.

“Kenyans have a memory lapse,” he said.

2027 political alliances take shape

Wanjigi’s remarks come as political leaders increasingly position themselves ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition figures debating possible alliances and presidential candidates.

Kalonzo has remained one of the prominent figures in opposition politics and has been involved in discussions around efforts to consolidate the opposition vote ahead of the next presidential contest.

Uhuru, meanwhile, continues to command political influence within the Mount Kenya region and remains an important figure in conversations surrounding opposition alliances.

Wanjigi’s criticism therefore adds to the growing debate over whether opposition leaders should prioritise past political alliances or focus on presenting Kenyans with a fresh political alternative ahead of 2027.