Alai, who is a member of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), made the remarks in a post on X. He said Kalonzo should not go to Nyanza with Njiru and Muturi, arguing that the two have never seen any value in the region before. He added that the people of Nyanza should not and cannot tolerate them.
The remarks come shortly after a convoy carrying Kalonzo and other opposition leaders was attacked during a tour of Migori County. Citizen TV Kenya reported that goons clashed with police, and images shared online showed vehicles with shattered windscreens.
The team, which included DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, Nyali MP Mohammed Ali and Muturi, had earlier made a stop in Sori, where Wamalwa said they were warmly received.
Alai's statement singles out Njiru and Muturi rather than Kalonzo himself, suggesting that the ODM legislator has no issue with the Wiper leader visiting the region but objects to those accompanying him.
Njiru, an advocate of the High Court, recently drew attention after he dismissed talk that Kalonzo could be paired with President William Ruto in 2027, describing the idea as a political and moral abomination. Muturi, on the other hand, served in the Cabinet under President Ruto before joining the opposition.
Migori is considered a stronghold of ODM, the party that has vowed to support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027.
The exchange shows the deepening political divide between ODM and the opposition as parties position themselves ahead of the General Election.
While opposition leaders insist every Kenyan has the right to campaign freely in any part of the country, some ODM leaders have signalled that rival politicians are not welcome in regions they consider their turf.
As the campaign season heats up, pressure is expected to grow on leaders from both sides to tone down their rhetoric and ensure that politics remains peaceful.
Link; https://x.com/RobertAlai/status/2118389335364096015?a=xdUepyn1T8VHOxczSlE&s=19
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