Opposition leaders have claimed the government has captured key economic sectors, urging Kenyans to oust the Kenya Kwanza administration in upcoming elections. The statements were made during a multi-denominational church service in Gatanga, Murang’a County.
During a multi-denominational church service in Gatanga constituency, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, also DCP leader, claimed Chinese contractors suitable for a city rail project funded by the UK were sidelined for local cronies. The Chinese firm quoted Sh22 billion while the rival awarded the tender at Sh29 billion. “I urge the Chinese government to join us in protesting this action,” Gachagua said, also calling on the UK to probe the Sh7 billion difference. He stated sectors like cement, steel, and construction materials are now controlled by one person, extending to health, mining, banks, military, insurance, education, and public transport. He cited police seizing Raphael Tuju’s property and pressure on health facility owners. Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka criticized the reinstatement of Adani contracts and efforts to silence critics through judiciary and IEBC appointments. “We will not accept vote theft,” he said. Eugene Wamalwa said the regime has destroyed everything from abductions to theft, with removal as the solution. Justin Muturi addressed the seizure of Delmonte land in Murang’a by settlers despite parliament’s order to allocate it to 4,000 squatters, and claims last week of attempts to take over Nairobi Hospital where board members were arrested.