Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for Kenyans to take charge of the country’s economic future, outlining a roadmap to revive the economy, create jobs, fight corruption and restore public trust in institutions.
Speaking at Chatham House in London on Tuesday, Kalonzo presented his Kenya at a Cusp: Rescue, Restore, Renew agenda under the Komboa Kenya banner, arguing that the country must mobilise its own savings and capital to finance development and build industries.
“It is imperative that Kenyans take charge of their own destiny. We have the savings and the capital. Let us mobilise them, build our industries and finance our own development,” he said in a statement following his engagements in London.
The former vice president said Kenya had the wealth, talent and potential to prosper but needed leadership that could harness these resources for the benefit of its people.
“Kenya does not lack wealth, talent or potential. What we have lacked is leadership that puts them to work for the people,” Kalonzo said.
Wiper Patrotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka at Chatham House in London on October 13, 2026. / HANDOUT
He said international partners were welcome to support Kenya’s development but should work with the country as equals rather than dictate its future.
“Our partners are welcome to stand with us as equals, to complement our effort, not to decide our future,” he said.
Kalonzo said his Komboa Kenya roadmap was focused on reviving the economy, creating jobs, restoring constitutionalism, defeating corruption and rebuilding public confidence in state institutions.
“Kenya’s best days are not behind her. They are waiting for us to claim them,” he said, adding, “Together, we shall Komboa Kenya!”
Wiper Patrotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka at the House of Commons in London on October 13, 2026. /HANDOUT
He also used his London visit to call for a shift towards local manufacturing and value addition, saying Kenya must stop relying on exports of raw materials while importing finished products.
Addressing policymakers, investors, diplomats and development partners at the House of Commons, Kalonzo said the country’s wealth should first benefit its farmers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs and young people.
“A country cannot export raw materials, import finished goods and expect to prosper,” he said.
“Kenya must process, manufacture and add value in Kenya.”
He maintained that Kenya was not seeking rescue from Britain but wanted investment partnerships that respected the country’s interests.
“Kenya is not coming to Britain seeking rescue. We are not asking the world to build Kenya for us. We are determined to build Kenya ourselves, and we invite the world to build with us,” he said.
Kalonzo cautioned that foreign investment should not come at the expense of national resources and strategic assets.
“We welcome investors, but investment is not extraction, and partnership is not patronage,” he said
