Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka met with the leadership of the Kikuyu Council of Elders (KCE) in Kiambu County on Saturday, December 13, 2025, to discuss Kenya’s pressing challenges.

The meeting, held at the KCE headquarters, was attended by Chairman Wachira Kiago and other senior elders, as well as members of the KCE University and College Chapter.

Kalonzo said the country faces rising economic pressure, weakening institutions, and growing public concern over the sale of strategic national assets. He urged Kenyans to stand up for the future of the country.

“We held candid discussions with the KCE University and College Chapter during their initiation, emphasizing the importance of values-based leadership, accountability, and the responsibility of young people to stand up for the country’s future,” he stated.

“Our discussions focused on urgent national issues, including the proposed disposal of East African Portland Cement, which raises serious questions about economic sovereignty, transparency, and the protection of public assets. We also addressed the crisis facing Kenya’s education system and the need for policies that genuinely secure the future of our youth.”

“I appreciate the opportunity to engage with the Kikuyu Council of Elders at this defining moment. Kenya needs sober leadership, honest dialogue, and the courage to defend the public interest against recklessness and capture by narrow interests.”

A key issue discussed was the proposed sale of East African Portland Cement. Kalonzo described the plan as a threat to Kenya’s economic sovereignty. He also raised concerns about the undervalued sale of Safaricom, saying both institutions are critical to the country’s growth and should not be sold without full transparency.

Kalonzo faults Ruto’s vision

During the meeting, Kalonzo accused President William Ruto of abandoning the flagship Vision 2030 project, which was started by the late President Mwai Kibaki. He said Ruto is more focused on achieving first-world status than on meeting Kenya’s immediate needs, including creating jobs and providing access to education.

“Before aiming for first-world status, we must ensure young people have jobs and can access education. Vision 2030 was about making Kenya a middle-income society where citizens enjoy a good quality of life. That has been forgotten,” he said.

Kalonzo also criticised current government policies on education. He said high fees and low capitation in schools are shutting out qualified students from universities.

“Education is a basic right. We will not allow the government to mess it up.” he said.

“He has also messed up university education. Qualified Kenyans in excess of half a million cannot access education and get to university because they cannot pay the new fees”