{
  "id": 10247736,
  "title": "Kalonzo to boycott Raila’s October 15 memorial, cites state hypocrisy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kalonzo-to-boycott-railas-october-15-memorial-cites-state-hypocrisy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T16:32:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/kalonzo-to-boycott-railas-october-15-memorial-cites-state-hypocrisy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka announced he will not attend the October 15 memorial for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo. Speaking in Siaya County, Kalonzo accused President William Ruto's administration and its allies of exploiting Odinga's legacy. He stated he attended Bondo ahead of the anniversary to mourn Odinga privately. Kalonzo said he would not associate with leaders who opposed him during his political career but honor him after his death. He criticized plans for a mausoleum at Kang’o ka Jaramogi, accusing some leaders of defining Odinga’s legacy. Kalonzo’s decision was also influenced by the treatment of opposition leaders during Odinga’s state funeral last year. Opposition figures were sidelined during the funeral, according to Kalonzo. Eugene Wamalwa, also accompanying Kalonzo, criticized President Ruto for past disrespectful remarks about Odinga and called for an end to enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings. Kalonzo, who served as Odinga’s running mate in the 2013, 2017, and 2022 elections, said he would continue defending the late opposition leader’s political legacy. He vowed to defend Odinga’s political legacy and hold the government accountable at the ballot in the 2027 General Election.",
  "summary": "Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has said he will not attend the official October 15 memorial for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Bondo, accusing President William Ruto’s administration and its political allies of exploiting his legacy. Speaking to supporters in Siaya County on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Kalonzo said he had chosen to […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Kalonzo heads to Bondo as he seeks to woo Raila’s Nyanza support base",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/kalonzo-heads-to-bondo-as-he-seeks-to-woo-railas-nyanza-support-base",
        "published": "2026-09-27T05:55:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}