- Kalonzo Musyoka urged Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo to apologise to Raila Odinga over claims of funding from the Adani Group
- Maanzo alleged that Raila and President Ruto received money from the Indian conglomerate, adding that it funded his 2012 campaign
- Kalonzo denied any knowledge of Adani’s involvement, stating he was not aware of Raila’s fundraising sources
- He explained that as Raila’s 2012 running mate, he did not inquire about the financial aspects of the presidential campaign
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Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Makueni senator Dan Maanzo to apologise to opposition chief Raila Odinga.
This comes following Maanzo’s claims that both President William Ruto and Raila had received money from the Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate.
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According to Maanzo, the company allegedly funded Raila’s 2012 presidential campaign, when he vied with Kalonzo as his running mate.
During an interview on Citizen TV on Tuesday, October 15, Kalonzo expressed his disapproval of Maanzo’s allegations.
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The Wiper leader stressed the importance of Maanzo maintaining respect for Raila, who continues to lead Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party.
“I have called Dan Maanzo and told him to apologise to Baba because he is still his party leader as of now,” Kalonzo stated.
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The former vice president strongly denied any association with the Adani Group, adding that he didn’t know of such contributions to Raila’s 2012 campaign.
“I have no idea who Adani is. I wouldn’t know, how would I know? I have never met them,” Kalonzo said, rejecting he was aware of the links.
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Kalonzo pointed out that as Raila’s running mate in 2012, he was not privy to the inner workings of his fundraising efforts.
He explained that such responsibilities typically fall on the candidates themselves, and it would not have been appropriate for him to inquire.
“When you have a presidential candidate, how they organise their finances, it is all left to themselves. When it comes to fundraising, for a presidential campaign, it is different. I never asked Raila Odinga how much money you have or have you raised …it was not appropriate,” Kalonzo explained.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
