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Kalonzo rejects Ruto's offer, opts to lead opposition

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Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka reacts to Cabinet appointments on July 25,2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected an offer to join President William Ruto's government.

Kalonzo, an Azimio la Umoja coalition principal, said they have permitted their leader Raila Odinga to pursue his ambition at the African Union, while he assumes the position of the opposition leader in the country.

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