National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has fired back strongly at Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, dismissing claims that he funded goons who attacked opposition leaders during their political tour in Western Kenya.
In a firm statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) page, Wetangula denied any involvement in the incident, calling Kalonzo’s accusations a result of “misplaced anger and transferred malice.”
The Speaker urged Kalonzo to focus on constructive politics rather than casting blame based on unverified assumptions.
Wetangula, seemingly trying to distance himself from the incident, pointed out that he was in Mombasa at the time and no longer engages in local constituency politics. He reminded Kalonzo that he last served as a constituency Member of Parliament over a decade ago.
“Kalonzo Musyoka, my brother, as you rightly referred to me, I urge you to stop your misplaced anger and redirected bitterness. I am currently in Mombasa and have not been active in constituency-level politics since 2013,” Wetangula wrote.
The political storm began on Friday, July 4, when chaos broke out in Chwele town, Bungoma County, during an opposition rally.
A group of rowdy youths attacked a convoy carrying senior opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Videos widely circulated on social media—and seen by Newshub.co.ke—captured disturbing scenes of people hurling stones at the leaders’ vehicles. Some attackers carried clubs and chased after the opposition team, forcing them to flee.
Witnesses also reported police presence at the scene, with claims that some officers did little to prevent the chaos.
Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba, who was among those present, claimed that a few of the attackers were armed with knives. She also alleged that some were aided by police to break up the meeting.
Following the confrontation, Kalonzo took to social media, pointing the finger at Wetangula, accusing him of being behind the violence. Kalonzo claimed that Wetangula had organized and funded the chaos through what he described as state-backed goons under police protection.
Despite the disruption, Kalonzo affirmed that the opposition would remain undeterred in its push to challenge President William Ruto’s leadership and ensure he serves only one term.
“Speaker Wetangula’s goons, throwing stones and firing bullets with the support of riot police, didn’t stop our movement towards Kitale,” Kalonzo stated defiantly.
He continued, “Mr. Speaker, hear the voice of the people in Chwele, Western Kenya, and across the nation: The United Opposition will never bow down to threats or violence orchestrated by your WanTam-sponsored thugs. Not now, not today, not ever.”
This isn’t the first time senior opposition leaders have faced violent resistance during rallies. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has also previously survived attacks, which he claimed were assassination attempts organized by individuals close to President Ruto.
The opposition leaders are currently touring the Western region as part of their multi-county campaign.
The tour aims to engage with citizens, build grassroots support, and address several issues, including the recent Gen Z-led protests, state brutality, and growing concerns over the misuse of government power to silence dissenting voices.
As tensions rise, the political climate in the country remains charged, with opposition leaders vowing to continue pressing for change despite increasing threats and acts of violence.
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