{"id":5863,"date":"2026-09-10T15:03:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5863"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:03:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:03:50","slug":"kalonzo-kenya-is-heading-in-the-wrong-direction-opposition-vows-to-change-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=5863","title":{"rendered":"KALONZO: KENYA IS HEADING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION \u2014 OPPOSITION VOWS TO CHANGE COURSE"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><strong>KALONZO: KENYA IS HEADING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION \u2014 OPPOSITION VOWS TO CHANGE COURSE<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<pre><strong>By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0<\/strong><\/pre>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5864\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688-300x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688-1536x1016.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789052401688.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of taking Kenya in the wrong direction, declaring that Kenyans have a collective responsibility to change course and restore constitutionalism, the rule of law and good governance.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after chairing the Joint Azimio Council and National Executive Committee meeting, Kalonzo said the opposition was focused on building a broader, stronger and united political movement capable of providing an alternative direction for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have a responsibility to change course,\u201d Kalonzo said, insisting that the opposition&#8217;s commitment to constitutionalism and good governance extends beyond Kenya&#8217;s borders.<\/p>\n<p>Kalonzo also condemned what he described as the harassment and intimidation of Burundian nationals in Kenya, arguing that citizens of Burundi, as members of the East African Community, deserve dignity and respect.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5859\" src=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863-1536x1116.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/livenation254.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/FB_IMG_1789051205863.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cKenya must remain a good neighbour and honour the spirit of East African integration,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The opposition leader further raised concerns over what he claimed were plans by the Kenya Kwanza administration to deploy goons to disrupt the Linda Mwananchi gathering scheduled for Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Kalonzo condemned any attempt to interfere with peaceful political mobilisation, stressing that the Constitution guarantees Kenyans the right to assemble, associate and express themselves peacefully.<\/p>\n<p>He maintained that the defence of constitutional rights must apply to everyone within Kenya&#8217;s borders, regardless of nationality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRestoring Kenya to constitutionalism means restoring dignity to everyone within her borders,\u201d Kalonzo said.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks are likely to intensify the political contest between the opposition and the Kenya Kwanza administration as political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election continues to gather momentum.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KALONZO: KENYA IS HEADING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION \u2014 OPPOSITION VOWS TO CHANGE COURSE By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0 Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has&hellip; 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