At a Kitui burial, Azimio leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the government's planned Safaricom sale, calling it a strategic national asset.

Azimio leader Kalonzo Musyoka joins family and local leaders during his first cousin's burial ceremony in Kitu

By Maximilla Wafula 

KITUI, KENYA - Wiper Patriotic Front and Azimio la Umoja Coalition Leader, H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka, today attended the burial of his first cousin, the late Esther Nzasu Muisyo, in Kitui County. The opposition leader joined family members, friends, and local residents to pay their final respects in an emotional send-off.

He was accompanied by a delegation of prominent leaders, including Kitui Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, Kitui County Women Representative Hon. Dr. Irene Kasalu, and Mwingi West Member of Parliament Hon. Eng. Paul Nzengu.

Addressing mourners, H.E. Kalonzo Musyoka pivoted to critical national concerns, sharply criticizing the government's controversial plan to offload its 15% stake in Safaricom PLC. Kalonzo vehemently termed the telecommunications giant a strategic national asset, emphasizing its irreplaceable role in Kenya’s economic stability, communication infrastructure, and overall national security. He warned that privatizing such a vital asset directly threatens the livelihood and data sovereignty of millions of Kenyans.

Turning his attention to institutional integrity, the former Vice President strongly defended the state of the Judiciary. He described the courts as the last line of defense for ordinary citizens in safeguarding justice and preserving the constitutional order.

Kalonzo affirmed that when the United Alternative Government assumes office, it will prioritize comprehensive judicial reforms designed to robustly strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust. He concluded his address with a passionate call for national unity, responsible leadership, and an unwavering, collective commitment to protecting Kenya’s public institutions and sovereignty.