In a statement issued on his official X account on Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Wiper Party leader declared that the opposition coalition had resolved to discontinue scheduled visits to the Inspector General’s office.
The decision follows the abrupt cancellation of a planned follow-up meeting intended to address concerns surrounding the recent Othaya incident.
“The United Alternative Government hereby announces that we shall not be returning to the office of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja,” Kalonzo stated.
According to the opposition chief, leaders had sought answers regarding the attack in Othaya and expected a comprehensive briefing from the police boss.
“The United Alternative Government hereby announces that we shall not be returning to the office of the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Douglas Kanja,” Kalonzo stated.
According to the opposition chief, leaders had sought answers regarding the attack in Othaya and expected a comprehensive briefing from the police boss.
However, upon arriving for a scheduled meeting on February 16, 2026, they were informed that the Inspector General would be unavailable until February 20, 2026.
Kalonzo described the development as part of a broader pattern of evasion and silence, accusing the police leadership of failing to uphold its constitutional mandate.
Kalonzo described the development as part of a broader pattern of evasion and silence, accusing the police leadership of failing to uphold its constitutional mandate.
He argued that continued engagement under such circumstances would amount to legitimising what he termed as a compromised office.
“We therefore find it not only unnecessary, but a disservice to Kenyans, to continue engaging an Inspector General whose hands have been tied by his political masters, and who presides over a force that has been turned into a private militia for the protection of those in power,” he said.
The opposition leaders had earlier marched to Vigilance House seeking clarity over the Othaya incident and the alleged involvement of security officers in violent disruptions.
“We therefore find it not only unnecessary, but a disservice to Kenyans, to continue engaging an Inspector General whose hands have been tied by his political masters, and who presides over a force that has been turned into a private militia for the protection of those in power,” he said.
The opposition leaders had earlier marched to Vigilance House seeking clarity over the Othaya incident and the alleged involvement of security officers in violent disruptions.
Kalonzo maintained that the coalition would not obstruct justice but would equally refuse to participate in what he called ceremonial visits devoid of substance.
At the centre of the dispute is the alleged attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya. Kalonzo claimed that investigations into the incident had already been concluded and that those responsible had been identified.
At the centre of the dispute is the alleged attack at Witima ACK Church in Othaya. Kalonzo claimed that investigations into the incident had already been concluded and that those responsible had been identified.
He alleged that twelve police officers carried out the attack using two Land Cruiser vehicles reportedly dispatched from Nairobi.
Further, he accused two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties of financing the operation. While he did not publicly name the legislators, he insisted that credible information linking them to the incident had been obtained.
“We have however, since been reliably informed that investigations into the Witima ACK Church attack have in fact been concluded. The perpetrators have been identified: twelve police officers who executed the attack using two Land Cruiser vehicles from Nairobi. The financiers have also been identified: two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties,” Kalonzo added.
The Wiper leader emphasised that justice for the victims would be pursued regardless of cooperation from the security leadership.
Further, he accused two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties of financing the operation. While he did not publicly name the legislators, he insisted that credible information linking them to the incident had been obtained.
“We have however, since been reliably informed that investigations into the Witima ACK Church attack have in fact been concluded. The perpetrators have been identified: twelve police officers who executed the attack using two Land Cruiser vehicles from Nairobi. The financiers have also been identified: two Members of Parliament from Murang’a and Nyeri counties,” Kalonzo added.
The Wiper leader emphasised that justice for the victims would be pursued regardless of cooperation from the security leadership.
He also criticised what he described as silence from senior government officials, including the Interior Ministry, over the matter.
“Justice for the victims of Witima ACK Church will be served, with or without the cooperation of a compromised Inspector General, a complicit Cabinet Secretary, or a government that believes it is above the law,” read part of the statement.
The unfolding standoff signals escalating tensions between the opposition and the National Police Service at a time when political temperatures are steadily rising.
“Justice for the victims of Witima ACK Church will be served, with or without the cooperation of a compromised Inspector General, a complicit Cabinet Secretary, or a government that believes it is above the law,” read part of the statement.
The unfolding standoff signals escalating tensions between the opposition and the National Police Service at a time when political temperatures are steadily rising.
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