'Gen Zs don't want dialogue!' Kalonzo hits out at Raila - Citizen Digital

Wiper party Kalonzo Musyoka during an address on July 13, 2025. PHOTO | COURTESY

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of hypocrisy over his proposal for an inter-generational dialogue, with the aim of bridging the gap between the government and the country’s youth.

Kalonzo, who spoke in Kilome after gracing the commissioning of the Maria Salus Health Facility in Kiongwani, Makueni County, has, however, tasked the former premier and his political ally, President William Ruto, to instead embark on resolving issues raised by Kenyan Gen Zs.

He says the prescription by his former political ally will not address the challenges facing the country, arguing that the Kenyan youth have spoken loud and clear and that it is time to act.

“My friend Raila alisema ooh, tufanye intergenerational dialogue. Hawa watoto don’t want dialogue. They want to get a university education and proper funding; they want to get the highest learning institution. Those of them in lower cadres want free primary," he said.

Having been part of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) processes, Kalonzo wants no more of Kenyans’ time wasted in talks, which he said will only end up benefiting a select few.

“Kenyans are mourning, we cannot take it. We just don't want any dialogue with Ruto. Hatutaki. Hatutaki hayo mazungumzo. Mazungumzo ya kufanya nini? Tunataka haki chini ya Katiba," Kalonzo noted.

The shoot-in-the-leg order by President Ruto on protestors eight days ago also came under sharp criticism.

“Yeye amesema enough is enough na watoto wapigwe miguu risasi. Hakuna rais mwingine, even the worst dictators, have been able to make that proclamation. Ati watu wapigwe miguu risasi waende hospitali, na hiyo hospitali yenyewe haifanyi kazi," Kalonzo stated.

Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru added, “We are not going to tolerate a government that is killing our children. We are not going to accept negotiations being called by Raila. We are not going to negotiate with our killers. These children require hope.”