Kalonzo Leaks What IG Dauglas Kanja Told Them During Their Last Impromptu Meeting no Ulinzi House

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the government of sponsoring violence against opposition leaders, claiming that hired goons were unleashed on them shortly after they declined to share their meeting schedule with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja.

Speaking during a press briefing, Kalonzo revealed details of what he described as an impromptu meeting with the IG at Ulinzi House, where Kanja allegedly requested the opposition to provide advance information about their political activities and public engagements.

According to Kalonzo, the opposition leaders refused the request, arguing that such a demand had no legal basis and amounted to intimidation.

Kalonzo claimed that soon after rejecting the request, opposition events began experiencing disruptions by groups of violent individuals believed to be state-sponsored.

He alleged that the attackers were deliberately deployed to destabilise opposition rallies, intimidate supporters, and provoke chaos that could later be blamed on the opposition.

The former Vice President described the situation as a dangerous abuse of state power, warning that the use of hired goons undermines constitutional freedoms, including the right to assembly, expression, and political participation.

He argued that the police should be providing security to all citizens regardless of political affiliation, not acting as a tool for political control.

According to Kalonzo, the request by the IG to access the opposition’s internal schedules raised serious concerns about surveillance and selective policing.

He insisted that political actors are only required to notify authorities for security coordination, not to seek permission or submit detailed programmes for approval.

He further accused the government of attempting to manufacture insecurity around opposition activities in order to justify crackdowns and restrictions.

In his view, the pattern of disruptions reflects a coordinated strategy to weaken the opposition through fear and intimidation rather than democratic competition.

Kalonzo Musyoka also warned that continued political violence could destabilise the country, especially at a time when public frustration over the cost of living, unemployment, and governance is already high.

He said that instead of addressing economic challenges, the government appears focused on suppressing dissent and silencing critical voices.

The opposition leader called on the Inspector General to publicly clarify his role and explain why police intelligence would require access to opposition schedules.

He maintained that transparency from the police leadership is essential to restore public trust and prevent further escalation of political tensions.