Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has intensified outreach to Kenyans in the diaspora during his visit to the United States, holding a town hall meeting in Baltimore focused on national transformation and the role of overseas citizens ahead of the 2027 General Election.

In a post on his official X account dated February 6, Musyoka described the Baltimore meeting as powerful and said he was profoundly moved by the engagement.

He highlighted the participation of Gen Z leaders from the 625 Movement, praising their refusal to accept national decay and their demand for ethical leadership.

“The diaspora raised critical questions about representation, inclusion, and the direction of our country,” Musyoka stated.

Diaspora engagements

The engagements are aimed at strengthening ties with the diaspora and signalling his readiness to play a central role in Kenya’s political future.

He assured attendees that in the government he envisions, Kenyans abroad would have substantive roles rather than symbolic positions. “You will have a seat at the table, not as guests, but as architects of our national transformation. We will honour competence, contribution, and credibility,” he said.

Policy promises and call for change

Kalonzo outlined key policy commitments, including the abolition of the housing levy, ending overtaxation, and restoring the education system to the standards achieved during the Kibaki era.

However, he stressed that meaningful change requires a foundational shift.

“None of this happens without the first, non-negotiable step. #RutoMustGo. You cannot reform a system while leaving its architect in charge,” he said.

The townhall forms part of a series of diaspora engagements during Musyoka’s US tour. On February 7, 2026, he held a dinner in Washington DC, where participants discussed economic pressures faced by Kenyans abroad, who continue to support families back home amid rising taxation and shrinking opportunities.

He noted the diaspora’s role as a vital stabilising force and their eagerness to invest in enterprise, property, and innovation if provided with predictable policies and investment protection.

Engagements with US officials

Concerns were also raised about the safety and dignity of Kenyans working overseas, including past experiences of citizens caught in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and issues highlighted in a New York Times investigation into Kenya’s labour export programmes.

Earlier on February 6, 2026, Kalonzo met Delaware Senator Christopher Coons at the Russell Senate Office Building following the 74th National Prayer Breakfast. The discussions centred on democratic governance, institutional strength, regional stability, and the Kenya-US partnership.

He was accompanied by Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, Senator Dan Maanzo, and MP John Kaguchia.

Kalonzo concluded his Baltimore message with a call to action: “Together, with clarity and courage, we are building the Kenya we deserve. Together we shall Komboa Kenya.”