Kalonzo Musyoka, speaking during a church service in his hometown of Mwingi, Kitui County, noted that his community was not particularly interested in leading protests. However, the Wiper Leader and Azimio Principal revealed his intention to participate in demonstrations organized in the nation’s capital, Nairobi.
“The next time there are demonstrations, they’ll start in Mt Kenya because they are the ones most affected,” Kalonzo said in reference to the Finance Bill. He warned that the region would suffer economically if the National Assembly endorses the proposal to introduce a motor vehicle tax. “The region has the most vehicles, and they will be subjected to the Motor Vehicle Tax,” he emphasized.
Kalonzo also accused President William Ruto of targeting the country’s middle class with punitive taxes. “The problem we have in this country is the President taxing people, but instead of serving the nation, they pocket the cash and live a luxurious life,” the former vice president remarked. He further alleged that some of Ruto’s close associates had amassed significant wealth, to the extent of buying helicopters in cash.