Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka Speaking during a church service at Tseikuru Independent Faith Baptist Church on April 12, 2026. Photo by Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for the immediate resignation of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, following what he described as a brutal and unjustified police crackdown on opposition leaders in Kikuyu.
Speaking during a church service at Tseikuru Independent Faith Baptist Church, Kalonzo strongly criticised President William Ruto, accusing him of failing the leadership and integrity test in the wake of the incident.
The former Vice President recounted dramatic scenes from the opposition’s visit to Kikuyu, where he claimed their convoy was met with unwarranted force despite a peaceful reception by thousands of boda boda riders.
“We entered Kikuyu town peacefully and were received by more than 3,000 boda boda riders. Suddenly, police began firing teargas and live bullets at us without any provocation,” Kalonzo said.
He alleged that several people were injured in the chaos, including members of his team, terming the incident unnecessary and excessive. Among those affected, he noted, were his staffers and members of the media who were caught in the confrontation.
The Wiper leader maintained that the Interior Ministry, under PS Omollo, had failed in its core mandate of ensuring the safety of citizens and leaders, insisting that accountability must be taken at the highest level.
“We are still waiting. The country is waiting. You cannot have a Principal Secretary in charge of internal security presiding over such actions and remain in office,” he said.
In a sharply worded address, Kalonzo accused President Ruto of steering the country towards authoritarianism, warning that continued use of force against dissenting voices could erode Kenya’s democratic gains and damage its international reputation.
“It is shameful and primitive. You are not only losing national credibility but also regional and international standing,” he stated.
He also took aim at National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, suggesting that public outrage over the incident could trigger efforts to recall him from office.
Despite the tensions, Kalonzo expressed confidence in the opposition’s readiness to lead the country, promising sweeping reforms in key sectors, particularly education. He pledged to streamline the higher education loans system to ensure transparency and fairness, while addressing challenges that have seen students sent home due to fees and resource constraints.
“We are ready to lead this nation. We will reform the education sector and ensure no child is sent away from school due to lack of fees,” he said.
Kalonzo concluded by urging Kenyans to remain resolute, expressing confidence that political change would be achieved through democratic means.
“President Ruto is on his way out in a democratic manner. The people of Kenya are watching, the world is watching—and above all, God is watching,” he declared.
