Wiper leader Kalonzo issues ultimatum on reconstitution of IEBC, threatens to lead nationwide demos

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned that he will organize nationwide protests against the Kenya Kwanza government if President William Ruto does not constitute the Independence Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) panel by March 2025.

While speaking at a thanksgiving event for Wiper nominated MCA Catherine Kyee in Machakos County on Saturday, December 21, 2024, Kalonzo voiced his dissatisfaction with the government’s willingness to form the electoral body.

“You are either a compromised leader or someone who listens to the people. Kalonzo said

“If the IEBC has not been reconstituted by March next year, I will lead Maandamano demonstrations against this disastrous KK regime. We will send Zakayo home,” the Wiper leader said.

The Wiper leader additionally underscored that contrary to claims that the reshuffle was broad-based, the realignment was fixated on individual gains for politicians.

 “It’s not broad-based, but bread-based, even blood-based, considering some children lost their lives during protests. This is like dancing on the blood of these children,” Kalonzo stated.

“President Ruto is leading a dysfunctional administration. Leaders who cannot be trusted have made pacts with him at the expense of ordinary citizens.”

Further, Kalonzo called out the Kenya Kwanza administration for failing to address the challenge of high taxation which he says has burdened Kenyans struggling to survive lean times.

“Gen Z cut down the tree on June 25, Zakayo came down, but taxes are still high. What they’re doing is patchwork governance,” Kalonzo added.