Kalonzo: Calling Ruto ‘brother’ doesn’t mean I support him
Kenyan opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka clarified that referring to President William Ruto as 'brother' in a church setting was a religious gesture, not a political endorsement. He emphasized that he remains firmly in opposition and intends to challenge the administration in the 2027 elections.
Why it matters
Clarifies the political stance of a key opposition figure in Kenya, preventing misinterpretation of his rhetoric by the public and media.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, with other opposition leaders, addressing the press at Life Care Hospital when they visited activist Collins Odhiambo on September 30, 2026/KALONZO MUSYOKA Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has clarified his recent reference to President William Ruto as his “brother”, saying the description should not be interpreted as support for the President or his administration.
Kalonzo said bloggers had twisted remarks he made in church, insisting that his use of the term was based on the Christian understanding of Kenyans as brothers and not a political endorsement of Ruto.
“Bloggers are trying to put their words into our mouths,” Kalonzo said.
He said he did not harbour hatred towards anyone and that Ruto remained a Kenyan brother despite what he described as the President’s “many, many mistakes”.
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