{"id":137502,"date":"2024-01-10T09:15:32","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:15:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/10\/azimio-divide-karua-castigates-kalonzo-over-kamwene-remarks\/"},"modified":"2024-01-10T09:15:32","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T09:15:32","slug":"azimio-divide-karua-castigates-kalonzo-over-kamwene-remarks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/10\/azimio-divide-karua-castigates-kalonzo-over-kamwene-remarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Azimio Divide? Karua Castigates Kalonzo Over Kamwene Remarks"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has spoken out in response to comments made by the Wiper party leader about her Kamwene outfit.<\/p>\n

During a Tuesday night interview on KTN News, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper criticized the Kamwene initiative, describing it as a concept that is \u201cdead on arrival.\u201d<\/p>\n

He argued that this coalition of opposition leaders from Mount Kenya is based on a flawed political philosophy and advised them to abandon this approach for greater unity within the Azimio coalition.<\/p>\n

Responding to these remarks, Karua questioned the reasons behind Kalonzo\u2019s consistent mention of Kamwene in his conversations.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhy does Kamwene seem to alarm my brother Kalonzo Musyoka so much that he feels compelled to bring it up in every conversation?\u201d she wondered on X.<\/p>\n

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What about kamwene scares my brother @skmusyoka<\/a> that he must drag it in every conversation he has ? https:\/\/t.co\/cB9eivptUX<\/p>\n

\u2014 Martha Karua SC (@MarthaKarua) January 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Despite Kalonzo\u2019s skepticism, the Kamwene group, which Karua leads, maintains that their focus is on strengthening their position within the Azimio coalition.<\/p>\n

They emphasize their commitment to the unity and representation of the Mount Kenya region\u2019s interests within the opposition.<\/p>\n

At their first major meeting, which brought together leaders from all ten counties of Mount Kenya, the Kamwene group declared their intention to become a key voice for the region.<\/p>\n

Former Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi, speaking at the event, asserted the importance of political interests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are unapologetically focused on the interests of our region. Those who are anxious about our unity have no reason to be,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cIn politics, it\u2019s all about interests, and as people of the mountain, we have every right to state our case in Kenya.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kamwene is widely seen as Karua and anti-Ruto Mt Kenya leaders preferred outfit as we head to the 2027 election, amidst speculations that Azimio may disintegrate before then.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n