Kalonzo Musyoka Warns of Kenya’s State Capture Amid Controversial Deals
The Mt Kenya Times 
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka addressing the media at a hotel in Nairobi.
By Cynthia Masibo
Worth Noting:
- Musyoka highlighted a 30-year deal worth Sh236 billion for the upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), which he and his party have already challenged in court. The opposition is expected to appear in court on October 17 to contest the deal, with Musyoka affirming that they are fighting on behalf of the Kenyan people. “We will not allow this government to auction our country to foreign interests,” he declared.
- The energy sector has also come under scrutiny following the government’s signing of a Sh95 billion deal between the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) and Adani.
A significant portion of the Kenyan public expressed growing concerns about the country’s future, with 73 percent of respondents in a national opinion poll stating that Kenya is heading in the wrong direction. Speaking on behalf of the opposition, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has issued a stark warning, accusing the government of leading Kenya towards state capture, a fate he likened to South Africa’s controversial “Guptagate.”
In a press briefing, Musyoka emphasized that key sectors such as energy, transport, and healthcare have been targeted by foreign interests, notably the Indian conglomerate Adani Group. He expressed alarm over a series of opaque, non-competitive, and secretive deals that have allegedly been awarded to Adani, describing the situation as a grave threat to the country’s sovereignty.
Musyoka highlighted a 30-year deal worth Sh236 billion for the upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), which he and his party have already challenged in court. The opposition is expected to appear in court on October 17 to contest the deal, with Musyoka affirming that they are fighting on behalf of the Kenyan people. “We will not allow this government to auction our country to foreign interests,” he declared.
The energy sector has also come under scrutiny following the government’s signing of a Sh95 billion deal between the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) and Adani. The 30-year agreement, which Musyoka condemned as another attempt to hand over control of critical infrastructure, has faced fierce resistance from the public. The opposition has vowed to fight this deal through legal channels.
Kalonzo further pointed out a controversial Sh104 billion deal in the healthcare sector, where a partnership involving Adani is responsible for what the opposition leader called a “defective SHA/SHIF system.” According to Musyoka, the system has caused widespread suffering among Kenyans, exposing citizens to inadequate healthcare services and even resulting in loss of life. The deal, he said, is another example of the government ignoring public outcry while pushing through deals that favor foreign entities.
Musyoka suggested that these secretive deals were being finalized amid the ongoing political drama surrounding the impeachment case, which he described as a “smokescreen.” According to him, the impeachment was designed to distract Kenyans while the government moved forward with these agreements. “The impeachment drama was a calculated move to divert attention from the multibillion-shilling deals being sealed by this bread-based regime,” he said.
The opposition leader also expressed concern about the independence of Kenya’s judiciary, which he described as the nation’s last line of defense. “Our Judiciary is under attack. We urge them to continue being our shield and defender against an increasingly autocratic regime,” Musyoka said, accusing the executive of capturing Parliament. He argued that the impeachment process provided stark evidence of this executive overreach.
On the matter of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Selection Panel, Musyoka confirmed that his party would respect the court ruling expected on October 14. However, he reiterated that the formation of a credible and independent electoral commission, trusted by the people, is essential to the preservation of Kenya’s democracy.
With accusations of state capture looming and public unrest growing, Musyoka made it clear that the opposition would continue its fight on multiple fronts, from the courts to the streets, to protect Kenya’s sovereignty and democratic institutions.
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