Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has officially unveiled a new identity for his political outfit, rebranding from the Wiper Democratic Movement to the Wiper Patriotic Front. The change, announced on Friday during a press briefing in Westlands, Nairobi, marks a strategic shift aimed at aligning the party with Kenya’s evolving political landscape especially the growing influence of the youth.
“This is the party of the future, the party of the youth,” Kalonzo declared. “We are taking into account the patriotic spirit of Gen Zs. The name change reflects a deeper shift in purpose and identity.”
The rebranding comes at a time when young Kenyans are increasingly vocal in their demand for transparency, accountability, and genuine democratic reforms. Recent youth-led protests against the controversial Finance Bill 2024 appear to have prompted a political awakening, which Kalonzo says the new Wiper Patriotic Front seeks to harness.
Kalonzo explained that the term “democratic” had lost its resonance in today’s governance context. “We realised that using the word ‘democratic’ in the party name no longer felt the same,” he said. “It’s used loosely, yet the country continues to face challenges in safeguarding democratic values.”
The rebrand was officially endorsed by the Wiper National Executive Council and formalized through a new registration certificate issued by the Office of the Registrar of Political Parties. Kalonzo extended his gratitude to Registrar Sophia Sitati for overseeing the transition.
Looking ahead, Kalonzo said the party plans to hold a National Delegates Congress to chart its new course and strategize on fielding candidates across all electoral levels in the 2027 general elections. “We are going to expand this movement to make it countrywide,” he affirmed.
He reiterated that while Kenyans are free to associate with any party, the Wiper Patriotic Front offers a renewed platform of patriotism and transformative change. “This is a call to new energy, new voices, and renewed hope,” Kalonzo said, positioning the rebrand as both a political and generational shift.
