A section of clergy from Mwingi, Kitui County, has issued a stern warning to leaders, declaring that they will not tolerate any form of disrespect toward Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka or the Kamba community.
Addressing the press in Mwingi, Reverend Peter representing clergy from Mwingi West, Central, and North condemned remarks made by President Ruto during the Mashujaa Day celebrations, in which he reportedly described the Kamba community as “Ngya Ng’endu – proudly poor.”
“As clergy from Mwingi West, Central, and North, we will not agree with leaders who disrespect Kalonzo Musyoka,” Reverend Peter said.
“We heard the President saying that Kambas are proudly poor, which is very disrespectful to our community. As a people, we have power, and we will not allow anyone to demean us. Any leader who disrespects the Kamba community — we will use that power to block them.”
Echoing the sentiments, Apostle Nicholas, the leader of Voice of Hope Kenya, reaffirmed Kalonzo’s strong support in the region and dismissed claims that Mwingi residents had abandoned him.
“We have started hearing that the people of Mwingi no longer support Kalonzo Musyoka, which we want to refute,” Apostle Nicholas said.
“Kalonzo is our leader and the sixth President of Kenya. We’ve also heard claims that because roads, water, and electricity projects are being initiated here, we should stop supporting him we strongly condemn such talk.”
The Apostle further warned that any leader who fails to stand with Kalonzo will face political rejection in the region.
“From today, anyone who does not support Kalonzo Musyoka will be rejected,” he declared.
“We have heard our MP from Mwingi West speaking ill of Kalonzo, and we are saying that we have rejected him from now.”
Adding his voice, Engineer Jonathan Ng’enga, a Mwingi resident, urged locals to elect leaders who genuinely represent their interests rather than seek favors from State House.
“I’m asking the people of Mwingi West to consider changing their leader and electing those who can fight for their rights,” Ng’enga said.
“Development does not come from the Executive it comes from parliamentary committees. Nobody should deceive us that visiting State House brings development. If you cannot deliver through Parliament, you are failing at your job.”
The remarks come amid growing political tension in Ukambani, with the clergy’s strong defense of Kalonzo Musyoka seen as a show of loyalty and a signal of his firm grip in Mwingi ahead of the 2027 General Election.
