Kalonzo links Ruto to cement business as buildings continue collapsing

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticized President William Ruto's administration for allowing politically connected individuals to infiltrate Kenya's cement industry, alleging that corruption was linked to a series of deadly building collapses. At a worship service in Mwingi Central, Musyoka claimed that each bag of cement sold involved a percentage controlled by President Ruto's allies.

He argued that corruption and the presence of cement companies producing substandard materials were to blame for the poor quality of construction and the safety issues plaguing buildings across the country. Musyoka highlighted recent structural collapses in Nairobi, questioning why Kenyans continued to lose their lives in building-related disasters.

The former Vice President, who identified himself as a constitutional lawyer, called for accountability and an end to what he described as a system benefiting politically connected individuals at the expense of ordinary citizens. He also mentioned a Ksh204 billion government sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom, suggesting that President Ruto should have returned the funds.

The High Court recently ruled that the divestiture was unconstitutional, nullifying the sale, which generated approximately Ksh204.3 billion and required the transfer of shares back to the government.