Kalonzo engages global leaders on food security concerns in Washington DC
By Cynthia Lodite, February 5, 2026Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition principal Kalonzo Musyoka has held talks on food security concerns during his Washington DC trip.
Taking to his official X account on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Kalonzo met with the leaders at the sidelines of the 74th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC.
Among the leaders present was former South Carolina Governor and former UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley, alongside Henry Kaestner, Zac Sicher.
On his part, Kalonzo described the meeting as meaningful, with broader conversations around investment, values-driven leadership, and sustainable development
“At the sidelines of the 74th National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, I joined hands with global leaders, including former South Carolina Governor and former UN World Food Programme Executive Director David Beasley, alongside Henry Kaestner, Zac Sicher, and Gavin Gramstad, for meaningful conversations on food security, investment, values-driven leadership, and sustainable development,” Kalonzo said.
He went on explaining that the engagement is set at building bridges, unlocking opportunities, and forging partnerships that uplift Kenyans.
“These engagements go beyond meetings. They are about building bridges, unlocking opportunities, and forging partnerships that uplift Kenya and empower our people at home and across the Diaspora,” Kalonzo said.
Kalonzo has affirmed his mission in championing for a Kenya anchored in dignity, opportunity and shared prosperity.
“As Party Leader of Wiper and Leader of the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition, I remain guided by one mission: to champion The Kenya We Want, a nation anchored in dignity, opportunity, and shared prosperity. Our future is global. Our purpose is clear,” he added.
Drought situation in Kenya
The sideline conversation came just days after the Kenya Red Cross Society revealed that over 2 million people in Kenya are currently affected by drought and need urgent support.
In a statement on their social media handles on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Kenya Red Cross said that urgent help is required to reach more communities affected by this situation.
“Drought continues to impact over 2 million people across Kenya. Kenya Red Cross, with partners, is delivering water, food and cash assistance to help families cope. Urgent support is needed to reach more communities,” Kenya Red Cross stated.
In their statement, the Kenya Red Cross has noted that there has been a deterioration in nutrition across arid counties in Kenya. Eight counties are the most affected among them: Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Samburu, Garissa, Isiolo, Marsabit, West Pokot and Baringo.