Wiper Party — opposition coalition led by Kalonzo Musyoka, operating within the United Alternative Government framework and presenting alternative policy positions on budget, taxation, and governance.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 15— Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed the government’s Sh10 per litre reduction in diesel prices as insufficient, arguing that meaningful relief for Kenyans can only be achieved through deep cuts in fuel taxes and levies to push pump prices belo …
Opposition launches 'People's Budget' alternative to Ruto plan
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… Speaking during a joint opposition address on Wednesday, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka unveiled what the coalition described as a “People’s Budget” — an alternative economic plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving public services and cutting reliance on borrowin …
… In a joint statement read by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Wednesday, the opposition unveiled what it termed the “People’s Budget,” an alternative fiscal framework which it says prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing …
… The plan includes increased funding for education and health, restoration of programmes such as Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and a Sh.80 billion youth employment initiative.Speaking on Wednesday Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the coalition accused the government of fiscal reckle …
… ational interests over individual political ambitions. “The coalition will rely on an independent scientific survey and credible opinion polling to identify the most viable candidate capable of securing victory and effectively representing the people of Ol Kalou,” the Wiper Party …
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, the opposition coalition led by Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a single, jointly backed candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. …
… Muli has recently intensified calls for opposition cohesion, including outreach to Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka aimed at fostering unity within the Ukambani region and the broader opposition coalition. …
… Next week, we shall hold a major meeting in Laikipia." Likewise, Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said that the political faction will seek to meet the United States Chargé d'Affaires in Kenya is Susan Burns to iron out the matter. …
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 23 — National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has written a strongly worded open letter to Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, urging a historic unity pact among Ukambani political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election. …
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
Why it matters
Kalonzo's rejection of the Sh10 diesel cut as insufficient and call for deeper tax relief reflects opposition demands that resonate with cost-of-living concerns across Kenya.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called the government's Sh10 per litre diesel price reduction inadequate, arguing that meaningful relief requires deep cuts to fuel taxes and levies to bring pump prices to about Sh170 per litre. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced the cut after the government withdrew approximately Sh10 billion from the Petroleum Development Levy Fund.
Kenya's United Alternative Government coalition, led by Wiper's Kalonzo Musyoka, unveiled a "People's Budget" alternative plan and accused the Ruto administration of economic mismanagement, citing a projected budget deficit of more than Sh1 trillion and policies deepening the country's debt crisis.
The opposition coalition, operating under the United Alternative Government banner, has unveiled an alternative "People's Budget" that prioritises education, healthcare, job creation and lowering the cost of living while reducing the fiscal deficit. The opposition attacked President Ruto's proposed 4.8 trillion shilling budget as the largest spending plan in Kenya's history, built on unsustainable borrowing and misplaced priorities.
The opposition has presented a "People's Budget" of Sh.4.32 trillion ahead of the government's 2026/2027 fiscal plan, proposing to reduce the fiscal deficit to 2.8 per cent of GDP while increasing funding for education and health, restoring programmes such as Linda Mama and Edu Afya, and allocating Sh.80 billion for youth employment. The coalition, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, has accused the government of fiscal recklessness, excessive borrowing, and anti-poor policies.
The United Alternative Government has resolved to back a single candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election scheduled for July 16, 2026, using scientific surveys and opinion polling to select the most viable contender. The seat fell vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna on March 29, 2026, and the IEBC has cleared nine candidates to contest.
The United Alternative Government opposition coalition, led by Kalonzo Musyoka, has called for immediate publication of all agreements and protocols related to Kenya's Ebola response, accusing the Ruto administration of secrecy. The coalition also rejected the Finance Bill 2026 in its current form and announced plans to field a jointly backed candidate in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.
The National Liberal Party and People's Liberation Party have unveiled a joint nationwide citizen engagement initiative, deepening collaboration between the two liberal parties as opposition consolidation efforts gather momentum. The parties say Kenya's socio-economic challenges—including rising youth unemployment and increasing cost of living—require direct citizen engagement to develop responsive solutions.
United Opposition leaders are demanding that the U.S. government comply with court orders halting the establishment of an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya, and insist that Kenyans must be consulted through a public participation exercise in Laikipia.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has dismissed Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka's claim that the proposed Finance Bill 2026 seeks to introduce an annual rent on freehold land, stating the Bill contains no such provisions and that public debate is based on misinformation. Mbadi said the government's focus is on improving tax administration and fairness rather than introducing new levies on land ownership.
The National Liberal Party leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has written to Wiper Party leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka urging a historic unity pact among Ukambani political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that the region's estimated two million votes are repeatedly leased out to larger coalitions with limited returns and that regional unity could consolidate votes into a stronger negotiating force.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded the resignation of Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi over a May 14 fuel price hike that increased diesel by Ksh 46.29 per litre and super petrol by Ksh 16.65 per litre, blaming President Ruto's administration for poor governance and insensitive economic policies that triggered a nationwide transport crisis.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Public Service CS Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto over rising costs of living and alleged political intolerance after being barred from addressing a church congregation on politics. The opposition leaders called for unity ahead of the 2027 General Election, with Senator Dan Maanzo saying the ballot is their only weapon against the Kenya Kwanza administration.
Former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has accused Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of denying him a chance to vie for Machakos governor on a Wiper ticket in 2027, claiming the party reserved the position for another candidate. Waita has subsequently joined the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), arguing that the perception of Ukambani as a Wiper stronghold has impoverished the region.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka pledged continued support for journalists and media practitioners on World Press Freedom Day, commending their resilience and coverage of the 2024 Gen Z protests despite intimidation and media house closures. He cited constitutional protections for media freedom and freedom of expression.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned deadly bandit attacks in Tseikuru, Kitui County that killed at least eight people, warning of a possible political hand and potential exploitation to destabilise the region. He called for peace and reconciliation, noting that two governors, the Mwingi Central MP and community elders are working together to foster peace.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka accused Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale of spreading ethnic threats against the Kamba community and warned political leaders against fanning ethnic rivalry following clashes at the Garissa-Kitui border that killed seven people in Tseikuru, Kitui County.
Health CS Aden Duale has appealed for peace and unity in Tana River and neighbouring counties following deadly inter-community attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border, urging political leaders to preach peace and security agencies to apprehend those responsible for killings.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka filed a court petition seeking to block the government's planned sale of its 15 percent shareholding in Safaricom to South Africa's Vodacom, claiming the transaction is unconstitutional and lacks proper public participation and transparency.
Seven people died and scores were injured in an inter-community attack in Kwa Kamari village, Tseikuru sub-county, Kitui County; GSU and police have been deployed to restore order, while officials report 12 deaths total from retaliatory attacks along the Kitui–Tana River border.
Kenya is mourning the death of Prof. Raphael Munavu, a prominent scholar whose influence shaped the country's education system and policy direction for decades. President William Ruto and other leaders paid tribute to his transformative contributions to education, including his role in advancing Competency-Based Education and his leadership across institutions including the University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Moi University, and the Kenya National Examinations Council.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has demanded answers from the government following a bandit attack in Tseikuru, Mwingi North, Kitui County, in which seven people—six men and one woman—were killed when a gang of about 40 heavily armed attackers stormed Kwa Kamari Trading Centre. Kalonzo described the incident as a governance failure and the deadliest banditry attack in the area in decades, questioning how assailants obtained automatic rifles and crossed county borders.
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua says he will return to court to challenge what he calls his fraudulent impeachment from the Deputy President's office, asserting he has built a case proving he was ousted on unconstitutional grounds.
Democracy for the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi, are touring Kwale County with planned stops in Samburu, Kinango, and Likoni Ferry. The tour follows a two-day campaign in Ukambani and is part of the opposition's nationwide strategy to consolidate political support ahead of the 2027 elections.