Opposition Leaders Led by Kalonzo Demand Fair Political Registration, Police Recruitment

By Violet Kerubo

Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and JB Muturi have stepped up pressure on the government over what they describe as growing barriers to political participation and inequality in public institutions.

The leaders, who toured Makueni, Kajiado and Taita Taveta counties during a series of public rallies, accused the Registrar of Political Parties of frustrating Kenyans seeking to join political parties by failing to issue waiting cards.

They warned that the delays could interfere with citizens’ constitutional right to participate freely in political activities, particularly as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 General Election.

Musyoka, who leads the Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja, said the opposition would seek answers from the Registrar of Political Parties and insist that Kenyans are allowed to exercise their political rights without unnecessary obstacles.

The leaders also turned their attention to the Constitution, rejecting remarks attributed to President William Ruto during celebrations marking the anniversary of the 2010 Constitution.

Musyoka argued that Kenya’s challenges cannot be blamed on the Constitution, saying the bigger problem is failure by leaders and state institutions to respect and implement its provisions.

He accused the administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and criticised the use of force against young people taking part in demonstrations and other forms of democratic expression.

The opposition leaders further questioned the fairness of recruitment into the National Police Service, alleging that some communities continue to benefit disproportionately from recruitment opportunities.

They called for greater transparency in the process, arguing that Kenya’s security agencies should reflect the country’s ethnic and regional diversity.

The leaders said they would continue mobilising Kenyans around constitutionalism, democratic rights and equal access to opportunities, insisting that every citizen should have an equal stake in the country’s political and public institutions.