Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced plans to take serious action against what he described as human rights violations under President William Ruto’s government.
Kalonzo vowed to push for the involvement of the International Criminal Court (ICC) over the alleged killing of civilians during Ruto’s administration.
In a strongly worded statement signed by opposition leaders—including Kalonzo, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, and Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua—the leaders condemned the killing of five civilians in Ang’ata Barikoi, Narok County.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, April 28, is said to be part of a worrying trend of violence and land conflicts.
The leaders argued that the killings were not isolated but part of a larger pattern of land-related violence that seems to be increasing across the country.
They labelled the killings as a clear abuse of human rights and insisted that taking the issue to the ICC was the only way to stop the ongoing injustices.
“This tragedy is not an isolated incident,” Kalonzo said. “It reflects a growing pattern of government-backed violence and illegal land grabbing organized by the Kenya Kwanza regime, which we believe amounts to crimes against humanity. We are determined to seek justice through the ICC,” the statement read.
The opposition accused the government of misusing security forces and police to carry out unlawful evictions in several areas of the country.
Other regions mentioned in the statement where similar incidents have taken place include Mavoko, Nairobi, and Ndabibi.
The violence in Narok began when residents protested by blocking a major road. They claimed the land under dispute rightfully belonged to their community based on historical ownership.
Tensions rose after a vehicle carrying land officials was vandalized, which led to a heavy police presence in the area and escalated the situation.
The opposition leaders also referred to the BBC investigative documentary titled #BloodParliament, which has gone viral for its claims of extrajudicial killings and the forced disappearance of peaceful demonstrators during the anti-Finance Bill protests in June 2024.
Kalonzo urged for justice and transparency, saying the government is trying to hide the truth behind these killings.
“We want to remind the security forces that they serve the citizens of Kenya—not a particular political regime,” the statement added. “We are calling for truth, accountability, and an end to cover-ups.”
Interestingly, the joint opposition statement came shortly after a separate remark from former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua regarding the same Narok incident.
Gachagua promised to release names of individuals he claims were behind the violence on Monday.
He defended the ownership of the controversial 6,000-acre piece of land, saying it has been home to Kenyans who settled there many decades ago.
He added that investigations were ongoing and that he would soon expose those responsible for the chaos by presenting concrete evidence.
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