Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has rejected President William Ruto’s claim that he grabbed public land in Yatta, arguing that the allegation rests on false claims and has already been settled through court decisions.
In a video statement on his X account on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Musyoka said the land in question is not public property and lies within an area owned by multiple private individuals. He insisted that the matter does not involve public institutions and called for clarity and fairness in how the issue is discussed.
“Mr. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, has made a very serious claim against me. The claim, according to him, is that I took public land owned by National Youth Service at Yatta,” Kalonzo said.
“Because the land they are talking about, by the way, is right inside land owned by many other people. So, Kenyans must know it has nothing to do with NYS. NYS might be neighbours, but NYS themselves have written to say they have no interest in the matter.”
He added that the dispute had already been dealt with in court. Musyoka said a High Court ruling confirmed that he acquired the land legally and through proper procedures and that the decision should end further public debate on the matter. He urged Kenyans to respect the ruling.
“There is a specific finding by the High Court that stopped anyone from continuing with these claims. The court found that I bought the land legally and properly,” Kalonzo said.
Kalonzo argued that because this issue has resurfaced repeatedly over the years, the matter deserves to be closed once and for all. He pointed out that dragging out the discussion only serves to distort facts that the legal system has already thoroughly tested.
At the same time, Kalonzo turned the spotlight back onto President Ruto, demanding that the Head of State address lingering questions surrounding his own land record and leadership accountability. He called for the public to hold all high-profile figures to the exact same standards.
Insisting that public life demands total openness, Kalonzo urged Ruto to set the record straight regarding his past conduct and history in public office. He maintained that accountability must apply to every single leader without exception.
“We must be open. Kenyans should interrogate all claims, and the President should also respond clearly and put his record on the table,” he said.
Looking ahead, Kalonzo stated that future leadership must introduce strict checks to monitor how politicians acquire wealth and property while holding office. He noted that maintaining public trust hinges entirely on transparency and the consistent scrutiny of everyone in power.
“When we take over, God willing, we will carry out strict audits on the lifestyle of leaders who get elected into office,” he said.
