Wandayi hints Ruto’s govt could soon court Kalonzo

Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has hinted at a possible collaboration between President William Ruto’s government and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, despite Kalonzo’s strong alignment with the opposition.

Speaking in Mwingi on Monday, July 21, 2025, Wandayi urged Kenyans not to be surprised if political realignments unfold, suggesting that the country’s leadership must rise above personal differences for the sake of national progress.

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“God’s plans are many, and very soon, do not be surprised if you see us working with Honourable Kalonzo. You might even be shocked to see that Kalonzo is now working with Honourable Ruto, while Honourable Raila works with Honourable Kindiki. Kenya is bigger than any one of us,” Wandayi said.

The CS emphasised that the government’s priority at the moment is not politics but development, noting that political contests will be addressed at the appropriate time.

He insisted that leaders within Ruto’s inner circle are currently focused on helping him fulfil all his promises, adding that they are vigorously pushing for development so that Ruto can have a strong scorecard to present when the 2027 polls arrive.

“We have said as the government that political issues are not our focus for now. At this point in time, our focus is on development. Politics should come later. Right now, our duty is to help Honourable Ruto deliver on his promises so that when election time comes, we return to you with a scorecard,” he added.

Commends Ruto

Wandayi also commended President Ruto for what he described as a renewed commitment to development across the country, highlighting recent projects undertaken in Kitui County.

He revealed that the government has allocated approximately Ksh2.3 billion for household electricity connectivity, pointing out that while the figure may seem substantial, the cost of electrification remains high due to infrastructure demands.

“We must thank Ruto for opening a new chapter of development. Kitui was allocated around 2.3 billion shillings for connecting electricity to households. That amount may appear big, but it is not as huge because matters of power supply require a lot of resources,” he explained.

Wandayi concluded by encouraging regional leaders to unite and ensure their areas do not lag behind in the ongoing national development agenda.

“It would be a great shame if Kenya continues moving forward while Mwingi is left behind. Together with other leaders, I will ensure we return here to oversee progress,” he said.