In a powerful and fiery address in Mwingi West, former Kitui Senator David Musila tore into Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, laying bare the frustrations of seasoned leaders who have watched Ukambani sink deeper into underdevelopment while chained to outdated, tribal, and bitter politics.
Musila, visibly angered, made it clear: the time for Kalonzo to lecture and dictate to Kitui leaders—especially those not in Wiper—is over. He did not mince his words when responding to Kalonzo’s claim that leaders like him should be “ashamed” for engaging with President William Ruto for development. Kalonzo had insisted that development is a right—not something to be begged for—and slammed Musila for supposedly stooping low.
But Musila’s response was blistering: “Kalonzo can only command his few MPs and governors. He should never address me again. We are not in the same league—neither in age nor in political thinking.”
What Musila and others are finally saying aloud is what many in Ukambani have whispered behind closed doors for years: Kalonzo Musyoka’s grip on the region has done more harm than good. For decades, Kalonzo has peddled a politics rooted in resentment—attacking sitting governments, rejecting partnerships, and isolating his own people from the corridors of power.
The result? A region rich in potential but starved of opportunity.
Kalonzo’s rigid opposition politics have only birthed poverty, youth unemployment, stalled infrastructure, and missed chances. Now, when leaders try to fix the mess by directly engaging the President to get projects moving, Kalonzo’s only response is insults, curses, and public shaming.
Musila stood his ground—despite being heckled by Wiper-sponsored goons during the event—and declared that he will walk with leaders who are ready to bring development home. He warned Kamba people that it is them, not Kalonzo, who will continue to suffer if they remain trapped in his toxic political orbit.
“We will not be held hostage by a man clinging to old politics while our people starve,” Musila thundered. “This is not about begging; it’s about doing what works. And what works right now is engaging the President for the sake of our people.”
Kalonzo Musyoka may still enjoy a few loyal foot soldiers in parliament and in county governments, but his control over the region is waning. Leaders like Musila and Nimrod Mbai are breaking the silence and refusing to be shackled by party lines or personal loyalties when the cost is borne by ordinary citizens.
The message is simple: Kalonzo can no longer claim to speak for the region. Ukambani is waking up—and it’s choosing roads over rhetoric, water over whispers, and action over allegiance.
Musila’s warning to the people of Ukambani was direct: “You will suffer if you continue listening to Kalonzo.” And he’s right. This is no longer about loyalty—it’s about results. The President is delivering projects. Roads are being budgeted for. Dams are being completed. Markets are being revived. But none of it will reach the people if Kalonzo continues to sabotage progress with his politics of exclusion and entitlement.
David Musila’s stand is not just personal—it is generational. It’s a clarion call to all progressive leaders and citizens across Kitui, Mwingi, and the broader Ukambani region: Break free from the politics of bitterness. Stop clinging to a legacy that has yielded nothing but despair. And walk boldly into a new future—one paved with development, unity, and opportunity.
Article by Sam Gunner
