Kalonzo dismisses Raila’s call for national dialogue
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rubbished the former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s call for national dialogue to end intergenerational tension.
Speaking during an interview with a local media station on Wednesday night, July 9, 2025, Kalonzo stated that dialogue will be a waste of time, adding that what Kenyans want is good governance and not national talks.
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Kenyans do not want to hear of national dialogue, Kenyans want action, justice, and at least compensation for Kenyans who have been killed and maimed. Since 2023, not a single person has been compensated,” Kalonzo said.
“This administration has failed, and nobody wants to dialogue. The young people do not waste our time, do things right, stop corruption, and be transparent in the administration of justice.”
Additionally, Kalonzo revealed that Odinga asked him to release a statement after he renewed the call for national dialogue.
“I told Raila Odinga, No, no, he wanted me to issue a statement. I said no. First of all, I have not even seen what you have said up to today, I have not even read it, but in my mind, it is very clear that this is not the time to waste Kenyans and then end up with a referendum,” he revealed.
Kalonzo on past dialogue
He further revealed that he previous national dialogue, which he co-chaired, failed because it lacked political goodwill and faith.
“I was a co-chair of the national dialogue with Kimani Ichungwa, and we listened to Kenyans. We had a serious dialogue at Bomas. What happened was a lack of political goodwill and faith,” he said.
I was acting on behalf of Raila Odinga, his co-principal was William Ruto. Did they listen?
Raila’s call for dialogue
This comes after the former prime minister, on Monday, July 7, renewed his call for a national dialogue and the outcomes to be subjected to a referendum.
Speaking during a press briefing, Odinga proposed the immediate establishment of an intergenerational national conclave to bring together diverse voices from across the country.
“I want the outcomes of the national dialogue to be subjected to a referendum,” Odinga said.
”I propose an inclusive intergenerational national conclave to hear our people across all divides and come up with the irreducible reforms and changes necessary to take the country forward. I propose that the country urgently return to the agenda of comprehensive police reforms, focusing on enhancing accountability and transparency and improving police-to-people relations.”
