In a statement released on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Muli argued that the proposed road upgrade was designed to score political points ahead of the 2027 General Election, not to address the long-standing infrastructure challenges faced by residents of Ukambani.
The outspoken lawyer accused both President Ruto and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of failing the region during their time in senior government positions, saying neither had a moral right to trade blame over underdevelopment.
“We have this public spat between Ruto and Kalonzo over development projects in Ukambani,” Muli said.
The outspoken lawyer accused both President Ruto and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka of failing the region during their time in senior government positions, saying neither had a moral right to trade blame over underdevelopment.
“We have this public spat between Ruto and Kalonzo over development projects in Ukambani,” Muli said.
“I listened carefully to both sides, and I want to be clear: they are both at fault.”
‘Why Now?’
Muli questioned the timing of the road project, arguing that genuine development should not be triggered by political rivalry or election pressure.
Muli questioned the timing of the road project, arguing that genuine development should not be triggered by political rivalry or election pressure.
He noted that Kalonzo previously served as vice president while Ruto held office as deputy president, yet key infrastructure projects in the region remained neglected for years.
“Kalonzo failed to achieve anything meaningful as the leader of the Kamba nation,” Muli stated. “Ruto was deputy president and did nothing for us. Now he is the president and has suddenly decided to act—but why now?”
According to Muli, the sudden interest in upgrading roads in Ukambani raises suspicion that the project is meant to influence voting patterns rather than uplift local communities.
“These leaders should not play games with us,” he added. “The real question is why now, if not to manipulate us into voting in a particular direction.”
Muli’s remarks came shortly after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) formally announced plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the Kyuso–Tseikuru–Kandua Road to bitumen standards.
In a notice dated Tuesday, December 23, 2025, KeNHA invited contractors to bid for the project under Tender Number KeNHA/2924/2025.
“Kalonzo failed to achieve anything meaningful as the leader of the Kamba nation,” Muli stated. “Ruto was deputy president and did nothing for us. Now he is the president and has suddenly decided to act—but why now?”
According to Muli, the sudden interest in upgrading roads in Ukambani raises suspicion that the project is meant to influence voting patterns rather than uplift local communities.
“These leaders should not play games with us,” he added. “The real question is why now, if not to manipulate us into voting in a particular direction.”
Muli’s remarks came shortly after the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) formally announced plans to rehabilitate and upgrade the Kyuso–Tseikuru–Kandua Road to bitumen standards.
In a notice dated Tuesday, December 23, 2025, KeNHA invited contractors to bid for the project under Tender Number KeNHA/2924/2025.
The authority said the works would involve strengthening the Kandwia–Kyuso Road and upgrading the Kyuso–Tseikuru Road to modern standards.
KeNHA further announced that a pre-tender site visit would be conducted on January 15, 2026, at Kandwia Shopping Centre, with the tender closing scheduled for February 5, 2026, at its headquarters in Nairobi.
The road project has gained political attention following recent verbal exchanges between President Ruto and Kalonzo Musyoka. Ruto accused the former vice president of failing the people of Ukambani by not delivering critical infrastructure projects during his time in office.
The president also claimed Kalonzo had misled the public by taking credit for development projects he did not complete, a charge that has intensified political tensions in the region.
However, Muli rejected the blame game, saying Ukambani residents are tired of leaders shifting responsibility instead of offering lasting solutions.
“For decades, our region has been used as a bargaining chip during elections,” he said.
KeNHA further announced that a pre-tender site visit would be conducted on January 15, 2026, at Kandwia Shopping Centre, with the tender closing scheduled for February 5, 2026, at its headquarters in Nairobi.
The road project has gained political attention following recent verbal exchanges between President Ruto and Kalonzo Musyoka. Ruto accused the former vice president of failing the people of Ukambani by not delivering critical infrastructure projects during his time in office.
The president also claimed Kalonzo had misled the public by taking credit for development projects he did not complete, a charge that has intensified political tensions in the region.
However, Muli rejected the blame game, saying Ukambani residents are tired of leaders shifting responsibility instead of offering lasting solutions.
“For decades, our region has been used as a bargaining chip during elections,” he said.
“After the votes are cast, we are forgotten until the next political crisis.”
Muli urged the government to focus on inclusive, well-planned development that addresses the real needs of residents rather than projects linked to individual political figures or their homes.
He argued that if the government was serious about uplifting Ukambani, it would prioritise roads that serve traders, farmers, students, and health facilities across the region—not projects perceived to favour politically strategic locations.
“Development should not depend on who is fighting who,” Muli said.
Muli urged the government to focus on inclusive, well-planned development that addresses the real needs of residents rather than projects linked to individual political figures or their homes.
He argued that if the government was serious about uplifting Ukambani, it would prioritise roads that serve traders, farmers, students, and health facilities across the region—not projects perceived to favour politically strategic locations.
“Development should not depend on who is fighting who,” Muli said.
“Roads are not gifts from politicians; they are funded by taxpayers and should serve the public interest.”
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