Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has officially expelled Deputy Party Leader Farah Maalim following controversial statements linked to the ongoing abductions in Kenya.
Kalonzo made the announcement on Wednesday, January 15, during a press conference where he condemned the Kenya Kwanza government for its handling of the issue.
Kalonzo accused Maalim of violating the Constitution, disrespecting Kenyans, and making offensive remarks against Kenyan mothers.
He emphasized that the decision was necessary due to Maalim’s repeated inflammatory statements.
“For clarity, Farah Maalim, who has been serving as the Deputy Party Leader of the Wiper Democratic Party, is hereby expelled from the party for breaching the Constitution, undermining the rights of Kenyans, and even insulting Kenyan mothers,” Kalonzo declared.
Kalonzo expressed disappointment over the decision, recalling how he had supported Maalim during his campaign in Dadaab. However, he stressed that Maalim’s recent behavior left the party with no choice.
“He once stood for reforms, and I personally campaigned for him in Dadaab. It brings me no joy to announce this expulsion.
Even though the law states a person must resign in writing, the truth remains that he has lost his moral standing in the party.
His situation is similar to MPs who were politically impeached by Gen Zs in June but still hold office without authority,” Kalonzo added.
Maalim, the Dadaab MP, has recently echoed President William Ruto’s remarks urging parents to control the younger generation, commonly referred to as Gen Zs.
His continued alignment with the President’s stance raised tensions within the party, especially since Wiper is part of the opposition.
In a controversial statement, Maalim declared that President Ruto would not only be re-elected in 2027 but could potentially remain in power until 2032.
His remarks further alienated party members and opposition supporters.
“When you see progress happening and some fools chant ‘Ruto must go,’ I say to hell with them! Is Ruto sitting on your mother’s or father’s seat?
He is sitting on our seat, and we will re-elect him with 99 per cent, or even 100 per cent support. We say Ruto will remain President until 2032,” Maalim stated recently.
The most alarming statements, however, came during the anti-finance bill protests in June. Maalim controversially suggested that if he were President, he would have killed at least 5,000 Gen Z protestors daily to suppress the demonstrations. This remark caused widespread outrage across the country.
While the Wiper Party initially removed him from parliamentary committees, they stopped short of expelling him, which left many Kenyans questioning their stance.
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) later summoned Maalim over his comments, citing that his remarks could incite violence, hatred, and discrimination among different political groups, violating Section 13 (1) (a) of the NCI Act.
Following public backlash, Maalim retracted his statements, claiming he had been misunderstood.
He distanced himself from a viral video where he used his native Somali dialect, clarifying that the remarks did not reflect his views or values as a community leader.
Despite his apology, the damage was already done. Prominent figures, including Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni, have since distanced themselves from Maalim.
Kioni notably walked out of a live television interview after refusing to share a panel with Maalim, further highlighting the widespread disapproval of his statements.
