Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja, has called for the resignation of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar following what he described as divisive tribal remarks.
Speaking at a funeral in Mumoni, Mwingi North, Kitui County on July 25, 2026, Kalonzo criticized the two leaders for failing the test of public leadership and urged that those promoting division should not hold public office.
Calls for Resignation
Kalonzo stated, "People like Duale should not trouble us; such a person should resign. Both he and Hassan Omar have no reason to claim public leadership. They have failed miserably, along with their leader."
The remarks come amid growing controversy over Duale’s comments after the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, which many have labeled tribal. The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has opened an investigation into the Health CS following a formal complaint.
Duale, however, has refused to apologize or retract his statements, asserting they were misunderstood and did not constitute hate speech. At a fundraiser in Marsabit on the same day, he said, "I am not going to apologize."
Critique of President Ruto’s Administration
Kalonzo also criticized President William Ruto’s government for undermining national unity. He emphasized that State House should serve all Kenyans equally, stating, "State House is not a place of glory, it is a place of sweat, ensuring justice and constitutional governance."
He further highlighted President Ruto’s acknowledgment of criminal gangs linked to his political faction, referencing the president's declaration against militia groups. Kalonzo warned that continued reports of enforced disappearances, such as the alleged abduction of Bernard Kavuli, would erode public trust in the government.
Ol Kalou By-Election as a Political Signal
The opposition leader described the Ol Kalou by-election as a warning to the ruling Kenya Kwanza administration. Despite significant financial investment—estimated at 15 billion shillings—and extensive campaigning by cabinet secretaries, the ruling party’s candidate lost.
Kalonzo linked the election outcome to broader public dissatisfaction, especially among young Kenyans frustrated by high living costs, heavy taxation, and corruption. He praised the voters for signaling a "new political direction" and a desire for a "new Kenya."
