‘Cowardly Acts!’ – Wiper Responds To Senator Cheruiyot’s Attack On Kalonzo
The Wiper party has condemned Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot for his verbal attacks on their leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, and DAP-K’s Eugene Wamalwa.
In a statement released on Saturday, the party’s Secretary General, Shakila Abdalla, said it was sad for Cheruiyot to insult Kalonzo for protecting children’s rights.
Kalonzo and Eugene Wamalwa have been reminded by ML Aron Cheruiyot that since they are lawyers they should read article 249 of the constitution on police independence instead of blaming William Ruto on everything. pic.twitter.com/ZkMkVhVO9y
— Cheruiyot Boniface (@cheruiyotbonif1) April 11, 2025
The words made by Cheruiyot were deemed cowardly by the party.
“The petty and degrading attacks on H.E Dr. Kalonzo Musyoka, who condemned the mistreatment of Butere Girls, are a testament to the growing intolerance within the government,” Wiper said.
“Senator Aaron Cheruiyot’s vile remarks calling our party leader “stupid” for defending the rights of students are utterly shameful and expose the level of discourse in the corridors of power.”
“His attacks on Kalonzo Musyoka are cowardly,” Shakila said.
The party stated that the Senate Majority Leader clearly does not comprehend all Kenyans’ rights to peacefully oppose power.
The party said that his acts imply that he supports the violation of people’s rights.
“Cheruiyot has failed to grasp the fundamental right of every Kenyan, especially the youth, to challenge authority through peaceful means, including theatre and art,” the statement read.
@Aaroncheruiyot in his arrogance has failed to grasp the fundamental right of every Kenyan, especially the youth, to challenge authority through peaceful means, including theatre and art. His attack on our PL @skmusyoka
— The Wiper Democratic Movement (@TheWiperParty) April 12, 2025
implies that he defends the oppressive actions.#RutoMustGo pic.twitter.com/5MCVGTVJEq
“His attack on our party leader implies that he defends the oppressive actions meted out against the students and exposes his disdain for free expression, regardless of the harm it causes to the fabric of our society.”
The party argued that Kenyans, particularly youngsters, need to have their opinions heard.
Cheruiyot, in a video viewed by the Star, said that it was bad for opposition leaders to blame President William Ruto for the negative things going on in the country.
He stated that the President is constantly busy and that people oversee the day-to-day activities of other entities.
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It followed an altercation in Nakuru during the National Drama Festival on Thursday when the Butere Girls boycotted a performance of their highly anticipated ‘Echoes of War’ play.
The students refused to stage the Gen Z-themed drama and asked that the playwright, former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, be recognized and attend the performance.
During the ensuing melee, police used tear gas to remove the enraged students, prompting censure and popular indignation.
Leaders and rights groups condemned the police action as repulsive and aimed at restricting freedom of expression, which is a fundamental right in any democratic society.
‘Cowardly Acts!’ – Wiper Responds To Senator Cheruiyot’s Attack On Kalonzo
