Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over violence in Kenya and the independence of the electoral commission during a meeting with the French and German ambassadors.
Kalonzo hosted French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet and German Ambassador Sebastian Groth at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The discussions focused on Kenya’s political situation, the violence witnessed in the country, peace, the rule of law and the independence of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
“The violence we continue to witness is a concern to all of us, and I told the Ambassadors as much that this is not the Kenya we should be building,” Kalonzo said.
He said peace and the rule of law should not be subjects of political negotiation, arguing that they should remain fundamental principles of governance.
Kalonzo also used the meeting to raise concerns over the independence of the IEBC, saying the commission must demonstrate its autonomy through its actions and not merely through provisions contained in law.
“If Kenyans are to have confidence in their elections, the Commission has to be independent in practice, not just on paper,” he said.
He described the commission’s independence as central to public confidence in elections and the wider democratic process.
“That is the foundation everything else is built on, and it is a conversation we must keep having, honestly and without fear,” he said.
The Wiper leader also spoke about Kenya’s relationship with France and Germany, describing the two countries as important partners as the country addresses questions surrounding democracy, political stability and its institutions.
“Democracy is not sustained by one country alone,” Kalonzo said, adding that Kenya needed international partners who were willing to engage honestly, including when the discussions became difficult.
He thanked the two ambassadors for visiting him and described the engagement as open and direct.
The meeting comes as political leaders increasingly turn their attention to the 2027 General Election, with the credibility and independence of electoral institutions expected to remain key issues in the political debate.
