NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has allayed fears that he could miss the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, announcing that he will be in Bondo on Thursday alongside Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, and other Kenyans to honour the late opposition leader. Breaking It Down Kalonzo announced while sharing his engagements in Rome, Italy, where he attended Holy Mass with presidents of Ep
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has allayed fears that he could miss the first anniversary memorial of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, announcing that he will be in Bondo on Thursday alongside Raila’s widow, Ida Odinga, and other Kenyans to honour the late opposition leader.
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Kalonzo announced while sharing his engagements in Rome, Italy, where he attended Holy Mass with presidents of Episcopal Conferences at the Vatican, a day before the October 15 commemoration.
“Tomorrow I will be in Bondo with Mama Ida Odinga, the family and fellow Kenyans, to mark one year since the passing of Rt Hon Raila Amolo Odinga, CGH,” he said.
The announcement appears to resolve uncertainty over his participation in the memorial after he previously suggested he might not attend the official ceremony, accusing some political leaders of seeking to exploit Raila’s legacy for political gain.
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Speaking in Bondo on September 27, Kalonzo said he was uncomfortable sharing a platform with people he accused of denying Raila victory in previous elections.
The Wiper leader had indicated that he would prefer to honour his longtime political ally separately rather than participate in an event he feared could be used to advance political interests.
His latest statement, however, signals his intention to join the Odinga family and other leaders for the anniversary, although he did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding his earlier reservations.
Kalonzo’s announcement comes after a visit to London, United Kingdom, where he held engagements focused on Kenya’s economic prospects and the opposition’s agenda ahead of the 2027 General Election.
On Monday, October 12, he attended a reception at the House of Commons hosted by the Westminster Africa Business Group in partnership with the Eastern Africa Association. The discussions centred on Kenya’s potential as a regional financial hub and the future of East African capital markets.
He subsequently delivered a keynote address at Chatham House on Tuesday, October 13, outlining his proposed economic and governance agenda under the Komboa Kenya banner.
📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya
