Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya has launched a blistering attack on Wiper Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, accusing him of political betrayal, orchestrating impeachment attempts, and causing him years of suffering during his tenure as Speaker.
Speaking candidly, Kinengo said he has endured constant political battles since assuming office, claiming he has never enjoyed peace as Speaker because of what he described as deliberate efforts by Kalonzo and his allies to frustrate his leadership. “I feel like SKM hates me and I feel a lot of pain. I have always been fighting for my survival as a Speaker. I have never even enjoyed being a Speaker because he directed his loyal MCAs to fight me and to impeach me. I am honestly not happy with him,” he stated.
The Speaker also dismissed claims linking his education journey to the Kalonzo Musyoka Foundation, saying credit for his academic success belongs to his late mother and the Tseikuru community that supported him after her death in 2009. Kinengo revealed that while he appreciates receiving KSh10,000 support from Kalonzo when he was in Form One at Mang’u High School, that contribution should not be exaggerated. He said his late mother struggled to educate him before her passing, after which community members led by Tseikuru MCA Daniel Kimanzi Wamuange organized fundraising drives to support his university education and studies at the Kenya School of Law.
Kinengo further alleged that Kalonzo abandoned him during his bid for the Speaker’s position and instead backed his rival. He claimed the Wiper leader later continued sponsoring efforts aimed at removing him from office. “He betrayed me the most when I needed his support to become Speaker because he endorsed the former Speaker. He has also been sponsoring my impeachments. I can forgive him but I can’t forget. I have suffered a lot for the past four years as Speaker but I thank God for rescuing me,” he said.
The explosive remarks are likely to trigger fresh political tensions within Wiper Party and reignite debate over internal power struggles in Kitui politics, especially as political realignments begin taking shape ahead of future electoral contests.
