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Kalonzo Rallies Support for Raila, Says ODM Betrayal Must Be Called Out

By Ahmed Salat | AARAN TV KE 

Kalonzo Musyoka has strongly defended the political legacy of Raila Odinga, accusing William Ruto of undermining the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and betraying the ideals upon which the party was founded.

Speaking on Tuesday afternoon after hosting a delegation from the Nyanza region at the Wiper Democratic Movement Party (WPF) headquarters in Nairobi, the former Vice President reflected on his long-standing political alliance with the former Prime Minister and called for respect for Odinga’s contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey. 

Musyoka said his relationship with Odinga had been shaped by years of shared political struggle and mutual trust.

“Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga and I have walked a long road together. We faced moments of real danger and, in those moments, we did not flinch. What bound us was not merely politics; it was trust forged over decades of shared struggle for this country,” Musyoka said.

He described ODM as a political movement deeply tied to the Odinga family’s historic role in Kenya’s fight for democracy, tracing the legacy back to Kenya’s first Vice President, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.

“ODM is Raila’s blood and history. The Odinga family, from Jaramogi to Raila, gave this country its democratic spine,” he stated.

Musyoka accused President Ruto of interfering with the party’s political foundation, terming the move a betrayal rather than legitimate political competition.

“What William Ruto has done to that party is not politics. It is betrayal, and I will call it exactly that,” he said.

The Wiper leader also reflected on the wave of youth-led protests witnessed in 2024, praising young Kenyans for their courage while criticizing leaders who, he said, chose political compromise at a critical moment.

“Kenya’s youth of 2024 rose up with courage. Yet some leaders around them chose, at that very moment, to cut deals with the very regime they were protesting. That is not change; that is surrender,” Musyoka remarked.

He maintained that his political position over the years has remained consistent, emphasizing that leadership must be anchored in conviction and principle.

“I have remained consistent for more than fifteen years — not because it has been easy, but because Kenya deserves leaders who mean what they say. History will ultimately judge who those leaders are,” he said.


Musyoka concluded by urging Kenyans to honour Odinga’s political legacy and rally behind efforts to transform the country.

“Honour Raila. Honour what he built. Together, we shall liberate Kenya,” he declared. 

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