By Kepher Otieno - Reporter
Kenya, 16 December 2025 - Former Vice President and Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Monday held a media briefing at party headquarters, accompanied by senior WPF leadership, to address pressing socio-political issues and respond to remarks from President William Ruto regarding his political trajectory.
Joining Mr Musyoka were key party officials, including Executive Director of WPF Benson Milai, Deputy Chairperson Ann Kanyi, Chairperson of the Wiper Nairobi Caucus Diana Kapin, Deputy National Organising Secretary Muriuki Ndwiga, and advocate Ndegwa Njiru.
Their collective presence underscored a unified front within the Wiper Party at a time of heightened political scrutiny.
Condemnation of Housing Demolitions
A major focus of Musyoka’s address was the recent demolition of homes in the Muriguini slums, an action he condemned as both unjust and destabilizing to vulnerable communities.
He affirmed Wiper Party solidarity with affected residents, framing the demolitions as symptomatic of broader socio-economic inequities that continue to affect low-income urban populations. Musyoka’s statement positions him as a champion of grassroots issues, signaling the party’s commitment to advocating for marginalized communities amid urban development controversies.
“Families are losing not just homes, but their dignity,” Musyoka remarked, emphasising the need for inclusive and humane urban planning policies that protect citizens’ rights.
Political analysts note that this stance could resonate strongly with Nairobi’s urban electorate, where housing insecurity remains a critical concern.
Musyoka also addressed comments made by President William Ruto about his political journey, reiterating his long-standing dedication to Kenya’s democratic process and service to the people.
Without engaging in personal attacks, he framed his career as rooted in national service and community development, reinforcing his image as a seasoned statesman with enduring relevance in Kenya’s political landscape.
Observers suggest that Musyoka’s measured response aims to solidify his political credibility while subtly positioning the Wiper Party as a stabilizing alternative amid heightened political polarisation.
In affirming his commitment to the electorate rather than the political rhetoric of rivals, Musyoka seeks to maintain his appeal across party lines.
The presence of top WPF officials at the briefing was as much symbolic as practical.
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It projected an image of cohesion within the party, countering narratives of fragmentation that have occasionally dogged Wiper Party operations.
Milai, Kanyi, and other officials reinforced Musyoka’s key messages, signaling coordinated party strategy ahead of forthcoming political and electoral engagements.
Political commentators note that the WPF is increasingly seeking to leverage high-profile engagements like this to strengthen its urban footprint while maintaining strong rural support bases.
The messaging around housing rights and social justice issues complements the party’s broader agenda of positioning itself as a people-centered movement distinct from the ruling government’s policies.
Musyoka’s focus on the Muriguini demolitions and urban advocacy underscores a strategic emphasis on Nairobi, Kenya’s political and economic hub.
And in aligning with slum residents’ concerns, the Wiper Party aims to cultivate grassroots credibility in areas critical to future electoral success.
This approach highlights a dual political calculus: addressing immediate social grievances while subtly contrasting Wiper’s inclusive policy approach with the ruling government’s urban management strategies.
Musyoka’s media address at WPF headquarters combined immediate socio-political commentary with broader strategic positioning.
In condemning housing demolitions and reaffirming his political commitment, Musyoka reinforced both his personal credibility and the Wiper Party’s relevance in Kenya’s evolving political arena.
Coupled with visible party unity, the briefing reflects a carefully calibrated effort to strengthen political narratives, consolidate support bases, and underscore the WPF’s role as a socially responsive, people-centered political force.
As the Kenyan political landscape continues to shift, Musyoka and the Wiper Party appear intent on leveraging high-visibility interventions to assert moral authority and maintain electoral relevance, particularly in urban centers where socio-economic challenges are increasingly politically salient.
