Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has intensified his political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election, with a renewed focus on Kenya’s youth demographic, particularly Generation Z.
On Tuesday, Kalonzo chaired the Wiper National Executive Council at the party’s Nairobi headquarters, where he unveiled former Youth Fund chairman Gor Semelang’o as the latest addition to his team. Semelang’o will spearhead youth development and media engagement within the party, signaling Kalonzo’s intent to appeal directly to young voters.
“I’m quite excited with the direction we are headed in. Our front is getting stronger,” Kalonzo said.
The move comes weeks after Kalonzo rebranded his party to the Wiper Patriotic Front, a shift he said reflects the aspirations of Kenyans—especially the youth. “Political parties are not static; they should be responsive to the people. By becoming the Patriotic Front, we acknowledge our responsibility to rescue and reclaim our beloved nation,” he explained.
Kalonzo further indicated that Wiper will field candidates across all elective seats in 2027, from Members of County Assembly to the presidency, as the opposition seeks to mount a unified challenge against President William Ruto.
Describing Wiper as “the party of the future,” Kalonzo positioned it as a natural home for Gen Z voters, who have recently emerged as a force in Kenya’s political landscape through nationwide demonstrations. “Our new party takes into account the patriotic spirit of the Gen Zs. We are open to receiving new members as we expand the space and make it a truly national patriotic movement,” he said.
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo reinforced this message, declaring that Wiper will front Kalonzo as its presidential candidate. He argued that Kalonzo’s clean record makes him best placed to tackle corruption.
The youth vote is set to play a decisive role in 2027. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, there were 5.6 million Kenyans aged between 15 and 19 last year most of whom will be eligible to vote when the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission reopens voter registration.
