I Would Support Raila 20 Times for the Sake of this Country, Kalonzo Says
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended his decision to drop his presidential bid to support ODM chief Raila Odinga.
Speaking during an interview with KTN News on Monday, Musyoka stated that he would back Odinga 20 times for the sake of the country’s unity.
Musyoka, a former vice president, made it clear that his decision to forego his presidential ambitions in favor of Raila was a selfless move and not a bargaining chip.
“I said for the third time, now if people asked me if I would support Raila Odinga 20 times I would, I will if that’s what it would mean to keep this nation together,” Musyoka stated.
“I pray that he becomes the next president, and I will traverse different parts of this country to campaign for him.”
The wiper leader also defended his earlier remarks where he stated that would be a fool to support Odinga’s State House bid for the third time.
Musyoka explained that his remarks were based on an agreement they made that Odinga would back his 2022 presidential bid regardless of the outcome of the 2017 election.
“The reason I kept saying I would be a big fool is because I knew the contents of the original agreement, because the document said whether he won or lost in 2017, in 2022 Raila Odinga was going to support our candidature but now that is water under the bridge,” said Musyoka.
“I can sleep soundly because I have let Kenyans know why I was saying I will be a being fool because I had this document in my possession and everybody had it. But I have said with a clean heart, let it off my chest because I am a born-again believer,” he added.
Odinga, 77, was on Saturday endorsed by over 20 political parties as the presidential flagbearer for the Azimio La Umoja coalition.
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This is typical of all…
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This is typical of all POLITICIANS in KENYA. They will swing to the side that makes sure that their ILL gotten gains are protected. It has nothing to do with the common MWANAINCHI.
It PATHETIC that these HYENAS will even eat their own CHILDREN.
All politicians are the same…
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In reply to This is typical of all… by Kora kanini (not verified)
All politicians are the same,whether Kenyan or not...
Kaloozer must have got a few…
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Kaloozer must have got a few billions. Raila locked him out of handshake and NASA but now he's back like the dog Simba we sold in 1985 but returned
He was bribed with a couple…
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He was bribed with a couple of billions
Same as Madvd I guess. You…
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In reply to He was bribed with a couple… by arthur ndungu (not verified)
Same as Madvd I guess. You need to write down a billion in numbers then ask yourself whether what you said really makes sense.
Replace “Country” with…
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Replace “Country” with personal bank accounts.
That’s what it’s all about.
Kenya needs new politicians. People who have never worked in government.
Tumechoka.
He has been promised…
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He has been promised something good wait unti RAO aseme tano tena...utafumilia Kalonzo?.. Rumour say after 3years of power he will slowly let you manage na akikataa?..Trust..and Hope hapo
I can not agree u more …
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I can not agree u more @korakanini. shame....I hope he support him again at 2027 because he wont succeed this time either! never will raila taste or smell presidency in kenya! y'all MFs get over it...the majority dictates who will rule kenya...take it to the bank.
Wacha kututisha wewe…
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In reply to I can not agree u more … by mkenyadamu (not verified)
Wacha kututisha wewe. Murderer and Thief Arap Kimwarer isn't going anywhere. You can take that to Equity bank as collateral for 15 Billion loan.
Kalonzo stop talking about…
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Kalonzo stop talking about how many times you would support RAO because you are most selfish politician ever to walk the face of the earth! You won’t join RAO until you are promised the DP slot, and now you have started fighting Ngiru for no apparent reason. Don’t you look and sound childish?
I doubt if you have any love for Kenya based on your reaching out to benefit from every political move made by others.
I am surprised you did not join UDAku the party of crooks and thieves. That part I can give you credit for it!
Musyoka does not understand…
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Musyoka does not understand Kenyans will never elect him to be the president of the Republic of Kenya.
Pretty soon Alfred Mutua will be taking over the leadership of the kamba people and Kalonzo will be a forgotten history. He has not done much to improve the lives of the Akamba nation.
You told Kenyans that if you…
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You told Kenyans that if you do support Raila u will b the most STUPID person in kenya🤣🤣Truly we confirm ur.What do u think yr kids feels or your wife seeing you bin the most stupid father/In kenya.ITS HOOD TO HAVE PRINCIPLES IN LIFE ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH???Stupid Watermelon should b yr new name in your ID
Wana UDA. Mbona uchungu…
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Wana UDA. Mbona uchungu mwingi. Hamwezi fanya mjadala wenu bila matusi? Hapo ndipo mnajinyonga.
He need to talk to Weta, he…
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He need to talk to Weta, he was signatory to the NASA coalition, and RAO failed to support him for the Senate Minority Leader position.
If it’s for the benefit of…
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If it’s for the benefit of the people of Kenya then why it take weeks of negotiations? Genuine acts are obviously seen. Not in this case. We heard from Gov Mutua that Kalonzo was asking for some billions to seal the deal. And so it must have been delivered.
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