Kalonzo Appoints Former CS Jamleck Kamau Chair, Ndegwa Njiru Party Spokesperson
Kalonzo said he had been entrusted with two key responsibilities by the delegates: to seek the presidency in the August 10, 2027 General Election and to expand the party's leadership into a truly national movement.
Nairobi, Kenya - Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has made significant leadership changes to the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF), appointing former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party’s national spokesperson. This leadership shake-up is intended to bolster the party's position ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kalonzo stated that these appointments fulfill a mandate given to him by delegates during the WPF National Delegates Congress. He emphasized that Jamleck Kamau's appointment as chairman reflects his extensive experience in coalition building and public administration, having served as Nairobi Metropolitan Development minister, a two-term Member of Parliament, and former National Vice Chairman of the PNU. Kalonzo highlighted Kamau's 30-year track record of building coalitions and managing political alliances.
For the national spokesperson role, Kalonzo chose advocate Ndegwa Njiru, praising his communication skills and legal expertise. Njiru, known for his constitutional litigation and commentary on governance issues, joins the party's leadership team as Kalonzo assembles a leadership that mirrors the national aspirations of the opposition.
Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has been appointed as the Deputy Party Leader-designate, lauded for his commitment to accountability and his work in investigative journalism, which exposed corruption and championed the interests of ordinary Kenyans.
Kalonzo emphasized that these appointments are part of a broader effort to expand the party's leadership and position itself as a vital force in the opposition leading up to the 2027 General Election. The Wiper Patriotic Front aims to build what Kalonzo describes as a "United Alternative Government in waiting."
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