Kalonzo condemns rising political intolerance, calls for equal security
By Kenneth Mwenda, September 2, 2025Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has released a strongly worded statement condemning the rising political intolerance across Kenya.
The statement, posted on his X account on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, called for equal security for all citizens, warning that no one individual or group can claim ownership of the country.
Kalonzo’s statement came amid growing concerns over the state of governance in Kenya. He criticised what he described as systemic failures under the current regime, including scandals involving the mismanagement of public resources and the sale of key infrastructure.
“There is something fundamentally wrong with the state of Kenya under the existing regime,” he wrote.
“Political intolerance has been on the rise in recent months. Every Kenyan has the right to be heard anywhere in the country. No one can claim to own Kenya. As WPF, we demand that security is provided to all citizens without discrimination.”
Education was a major focus of his criticism. He highlighted the ongoing struggles faced by students and parents due to the government’s failure to release capitation funds to schools on time. Pupils are reportedly being sent home for lack of school fees. Kalonzo argued that this mismanagement is cruel and called for immediate action.
His comments mirrored recent concerns raised by the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET). KUPPET officials, led by Chairman Omboko Milemba, had called on the National Treasury to release capitation funds to schools to avoid midterm closures. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has since pledged Ksh 23 billion to support over 45,000 schools nationwide, highlighting the urgency of uninterrupted learning.
Warning against corruption, intolerance
Kalonzo also condemned corruption in the healthcare sector. He cited recent reports of billions of shillings embezzled through the Social Health Authority (SHA) to non-existent hospitals and fake patient files. The former VP described the situation as “genocide” against Kenyans, vowing that the perpetrators must face justice. The concerns come as SHA, alongside the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), handed over 1,188 reported fraud cases to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for investigation.
Beyond education and health, Kalonzo raised alarms about Kenya’s territorial integrity. He referenced reports from Mandera County, where foreign Jubaland forces from Somalia were reportedly operating within Kenyan borders, disrupting schools and threatening local communities. County leaders, including Governor Mohamed Khalif, have demanded immediate withdrawal of these forces, describing their presence as a violation of Kenya’s sovereignty.
Political intolerance, Kalonzo warned, has also been on the rise. He emphasised that every Kenyan has the right to be heard, urging the government to provide security to all citizens without discrimination. “No one can claim to own Kenya,” he stated, adding that it is the responsibility of the authorities to protect the people and maintain national unity.
The statement came as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) announced the start of voter registration on September 29, 2025. Kalonzo urged all eligible Kenyans to register, emphasising that active participation in democratic processes is vital for reclaiming the nation from what he described as a “rotten regime”.