Kenya Kwanza leaders have launched a fresh attack on the opposition following their strong performance in the recent by-elections, accusing rival camps of advancing what they termed as “politics of hate, division and empty rhetoric.”
Speaking on Sunday during a fundraiser for the construction of 16 interdenominational churches in Kipkelion East Constituency, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said the by-election results signalled growing public confidence in the Kenya Kwanza administration and set the stage for President William Ruto’s second-term bid.
“Tribal politics, politics of hate and insults have no place in our society,” said Speaker Wetang’ula.
“Yes, there is always a contest, but what is your agenda? ‘One term, Ruto must go’ cannot be the message you sell to the people. The just-concluded by-elections show that voters are serious and know what they want.”He added that, despite the traditional burden incumbency places on mid-term polls, the ruling coalition’s performance demonstrated its national appeal.
Describing the opposition as “the most ineffective in Kenya’s history.” Senator Cheruiyot said they stand no chance come 2027 General elections.
“Speaker, you served in the opposition, but you sold a credible message. You behaved like an alternative government. What we have now is a group spreading division,” Cheruiyot said.Wetang’ula also criticised leaders who, he said, believe power only belongs to their communities.
“These are the enemies of progress who want to drag the country back to the dark days,” he stated.
Kipkelion West MP Hillary Kosgei echoed the remarks, accusing the opposition of attempting and failing to derail President Ruto’s leadership.
“They came together as a united opposition, but Kenyans have shown them they are united failures,” he said.
However , Cheruiyot went further, suggesting that even beyond 2027, the opposition may struggle to reclaim political ground.
“I would advise them to wait until 2032 but even then, Speaker Wetang’ula is already an option. They may not be lucky.”Wetang’ula also took issue with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former CS Justin Muturi over violent incidents witnessed during the Mbeere by-election, urging leaders to use persuasion rather than intimidation.
“Kenyans have shown they prefer leaders with solutions not those trading gossip, hate and division,” Cheruiyot added.
Turning to ongoing attacks by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Kenya Kwanza leaders dismissed his criticism of Speaker Wetang’ula as “immature politics,” warning him to expect a “bruising battle” in 2027.
During the event, leaders praised President Ruto’s development agenda, saying his administration had initiated projects across all regions without favour.
“Before President Ruto, the Thika Superhighway was the only major superhighway. He is the first President to view Kenya in totality,” said Kipkelion East MP Joseph Cherorot.Speaker Wetang’ula highlighted several flagship programmes under the Kenya Kwanza government, including affordable housing, the fertilizer subsidy, and the revamped medical insurance scheme.
He singled out the newly launched Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit dual carriageway as a transformative project that will ease movement of goods and people across Western, Nyanza, and the wider East African region.
“In his State of the Nation Address, the President laid out a plan to move Kenya from third world to first world. That is the path we are on,” Wetang’ula said.Kenya Kwanza leaders also used the event to rally support for President Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, vowing to defeat the opposition, whom they accused of using division and hate in the search for political power.
