Kalonzo Denies Claims of Adani Sponsoring Raila’s 2012 Presidential Bid
In an interview on Citizen TV, Kalonzo Musyoka addressed recent allegations regarding the funding of Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign in 2012, stating he had no knowledge of how the ODM leader financed his campaign.
Kalonzo emphasized that as Odinga’s running mate, he was not tasked with overseeing the candidate’s financial sources. He firmly rejected claims of any acquaintance with the Adani Group, an Indian multinational.
“I wouldn’t know the source of the presidential candidate’s funds because the organization of finances is entirely the candidate’s responsibility. I have no knowledge of who Adani is, nor have I ever met them,” Kalonzo explained.
The Wiper party leader drew parallels between his experience and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s current position, suggesting that Gachagua might also be unaware of how President Ruto financed his 2022 campaign.
He asserted that having a joint ticket does not imply shared financial resources, stating that the primary goal is to secure leadership positions in government.
“Perhaps it relates to our current discussion; maybe Gachagua isn’t aware of how Ruto funded his campaign. A joint ticket doesn’t mean joint financing,” Kalonzo remarked.
Kalonzo recalled that during his tenure as Odinga’s running mate, his focus was solely on supporting Odinga’s presidential ambitions, without questioning the sources of his campaign funds.
“My objective was to help Raila Odinga become president. I trusted his fundraising abilities and believed he would ensure his running mate received the necessary support. I’m not one to pry into financial matters, which seems to be the issue between Rigathi Gachagua and William Ruto,” Kalonzo stated.
His remarks followed Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo’s contentious claims that Raila’s recent endorsement of Adani Group projects stemmed from alleged financial backing of his presidential bid in the past.
Maanzo further suggested that the Indian company had influenced various political figures to secure lucrative contracts, such as the overhaul of the country’s main airport.
“It was one of the firms that supported his presidential campaign in 2012. This is part of a larger scheme, and if accountability were a priority, everything would be transparent,” Maanzo alleged.
