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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has written to Pope Leo XIV, asking for prayers for Kenya’s peace, stability and ethical leadership during the Pope’s maiden apostolic visit to Africa.
In a message delivered on Friday from his X account, he cited economic strain, youth frustration, and declining trust in institutions, while encouraging citizens to embrace resilience, unity, and belief in a better tomorrow.
Kalonzo cautioned that removing Sifuna, together with Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi, would leave ODM unrecognisable compared to the party Raila built and led for more than two decades.
The opposition claims that government officials have issued travel documents irregularly, recruited Kenyan youth for combat abroad, neglected citizens stranded overseas, violated human rights, and facilitated the activities of sanctioned individuals.
Addressing a rally in Kisii on Monday, Kalonzo told supporters that he could not ignore statements made by Orengo in Kakamega suggesting there was a possibility that Raila’s death was not natural.
Kalonzo, in his remarks, described the endorsement as both symbolic and substantive, saying it reflected trust, confidence and a collective decision by the community to speak with one clear and united voice.
The three leaders met at the home of Machakos Senator Agnes Kavindu as they joined her family in mourning the loss of her son.
The leadership revamp saw Suna East MP and National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed removed from his position as Secretary General. He has been replaced by ODM’s Suba South MP Caroli Omondi.
Speaking at ACK St Mark Church in Gitugi, Murang’a County, Gachagua argued that unity among voters in the vote-rich region would decisively shape the outcome of the next presidential contest.
Musyoka’s visit comes amid a growing trend of opposition leaders using the United States as a political launch pad. Fred Matiang’i has recently met Kenyan professionals in major US cities, while Karua toured the country in 2025. Gachagua concluded a month-long trip that included town hall meetings in Dallas, California, Seattle, Boston and Baltimore.
The opposition claims the visit has been prompted by repeated incidents of violence and rights violations allegedly directed at its leaders and supporters, which it says have not been adequately addressed by police despite being reported at various stations.
The meeting comes amid renewed debate over the readiness of the IEBC following recent appointments to the commission and ongoing preparations for the next general election cycle.