Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has urged KANU Chairman Gideon Moi to accept any job offer that may come from President William Ruto, but to join the United Opposition when the 2027 elections arrive.
Speaking on Sunday, Kalonzo said Moi should work with the President for now, but be ready to part ways with him during the next polls.
“Gideon Moi chukua hio kazi, uchaguzi ukifika achana na William Ruto to roast alone,” he said.
This loosely translates to: “Gideon Moi, take that job, but when the elections come, leave William Ruto to face it alone.”
The former Vice President made the remarks at Christ Ministry, Ciagi-ini, Kirinyaga County, where he was accompanied by several leaders from the United Opposition, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Kalonzo’s comments follow Moi’s recent decision to work with President Ruto after withdrawing from the Baringo Senate by-election at the President’s request.
Moi later explained that he stepped down after Ruto personally pledged to ensure the completion of pending development projects in Baringo County, including roads and water dams.
“Today’s meeting is for the President,” Gideon told supporters as he welcomed Ruto to his home.
“We are here because you all know what happened on Thursday. I was very ready for the race, and you were ready too, but unfortunately, we never made it.”
According to the IEBC schedule, Moi had been expected to submit his nomination papers at the commission’s offices in Kabarnet between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. However, after hours of waiting, hundreds of his supporters were left puzzled when he failed to appear, raising questions about his next move.
“I think it is him (Ruto) who knows why,” he quipped, drawing laughter from the crowd.
The former senator said he had an open discussion with the President about projects he initiated during his previous term but could not complete.
“I explained to him why I wanted to run,” Gideon said. “I told him I wanted to help my people because I wish and mean well for them.”
He added that the President assured him the unfinished projects would be completed.
“When I told him so, he said, ‘I will take it upon myself to do it.’ Since he is the Head of State and he gave me that promise, I accepted to step down.”