In a series of Facebook posts on Sunday, December 14, 2025, Wambugu said that the difficulties facing Kalonzo today stem from the people he has chosen to associate with over the past year.
Wambugu described Kalonzo as a politician who has always held a unique place in Kenya’s political landscape.
Wambugu described Kalonzo as a politician who has always held a unique place in Kenya’s political landscape.
He noted that while Kalonzo has not always created nationwide excitement, he also rarely drew strong national criticism—something that has now changed.
“Now he is facing targeted attacks, not because of mistakes he has made, but because of a new political association he formed last year,” Wambugu wrote.
Looking back at Kalonzo’s political history, Wambugu contrasted him with Raila Odinga, who successfully negotiated multiple national agreements with Presidents Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto.
“Now he is facing targeted attacks, not because of mistakes he has made, but because of a new political association he formed last year,” Wambugu wrote.
Looking back at Kalonzo’s political history, Wambugu contrasted him with Raila Odinga, who successfully negotiated multiple national agreements with Presidents Mwai Kibaki, Uhuru Kenyatta, and William Ruto.
Kalonzo, Wambugu argued, has managed only one major political deal in his career, which saw him serve as vice president under Kibaki. Wambugu questioned what lasting benefits that arrangement brought to Kalonzo’s supporters.
“I had not realized that Kalonzo had managed even one major handshake in his life,” he said. Wambugu added that Raila’s agreements brought real development, such as projects and jobs in Nyanza, benefits that Kalonzo has struggled to match.
Wambugu also pointed to political tensions in the Mount Kenya region, claiming that Kalonzo’s troubles there are largely linked to Rigathi Gachagua.
“I had not realized that Kalonzo had managed even one major handshake in his life,” he said. Wambugu added that Raila’s agreements brought real development, such as projects and jobs in Nyanza, benefits that Kalonzo has struggled to match.
Wambugu also pointed to political tensions in the Mount Kenya region, claiming that Kalonzo’s troubles there are largely linked to Rigathi Gachagua.
According to Wambugu, Gachagua’s critics are targeting Kalonzo as part of a broader strategy, rather than because of Kalonzo’s personal actions.
On the broader opposition campaign, Wambugu said the “Wantam” slogan, which calls for a one-term presidency, is losing momentum nationwide.
On the broader opposition campaign, Wambugu said the “Wantam” slogan, which calls for a one-term presidency, is losing momentum nationwide.
He argued that what was once portrayed as a national mission to block President William Ruto from a second term is now seen as a personal feud driven by a single individual.
“People are beginning to view it more as a personal vendetta than a national duty. Others are saying, let him do it; he brought this trouble himself,” Wambugu noted.
His comments come amid shifting alliances and changing narratives as politicians prepare for the 2027 general election.
“People are beginning to view it more as a personal vendetta than a national duty. Others are saying, let him do it; he brought this trouble himself,” Wambugu noted.
His comments come amid shifting alliances and changing narratives as politicians prepare for the 2027 general election.
Wambugu’s remarks highlight the complexity of political maneuvering in Kenya, showing how personal relationships, strategic decisions, and public perception all shape a leader’s standing.
The former MP’s analysis also reflects on how the political environment in Mount Kenya, a key region in national elections, is increasingly influential in shaping broader perceptions across the country.
The former MP’s analysis also reflects on how the political environment in Mount Kenya, a key region in national elections, is increasingly influential in shaping broader perceptions across the country.
Visible support for certain leaders can affect how other regions view the balance of power and influence political alignments ahead of elections.
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