“I spent a sizeable chunk of my political life working with Raila Odinga, and I knew his mind, and that is why I went to mourn him in my own way when he passed on. “When you have a president calling his deputy a murderer, you wonder whether we are in a democratic country,” Kalonzo said, referring to past public insults. Kalonzo laid out key pillars of his agenda, including education reform, tax simplification, and investor confidence. On electoral issues, Kalonzo said the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) must manage a free, transparent, and credible election in 2027. Kalonzo also explained that his presidential bid has the backing of his party and a coalition he is forming.

Source: The Star March 30, 2026 13:34 UTC