Kalonzo Musyoka Says No to Joining Ruto’s Government

Kenya, November 01, 2026 - Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has given a clear answer to those asking him to work with President William Ruto. On Sunday, during a church service in Machakos, he rejected the idea completely.

Kalonzo told the congregation he cannot join hands with the current government. “No, thank you. I cannot join hands with predators. You have done so much damage to millions of Kenyans. Many Kenyans are suffering under this administration, what am I joining you to do? Thank you, but no!” he said.

He went further. Kalonzo noted that Ruto has called him his biggest challenger in a free election. Because of that, he said the two should meet at the ballot, not in any political deal.

The strong words came after some leaders in Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza side publicly urged Kalonzo to leave the opposition. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and others had suggested he would find more respect and a better place with the government. This followed a difficult moment last week when Kalonzo faced hostility from some supporters at an opposition event linked to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

For many Kenyans watching the 2027 race, Kalonzo’s reply matters. It shows he still sees himself as a serious contender for the presidency. It also signals that he is not ready to trade his opposition role for a position in government, at least not now.