Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has dismissed claims that the Opposition is opposed to foreign investment and national development, saying it supports investment but demands transparency, due process and public benefit in major infrastructure deals.
Speaking to journalists at Mlolongo after visiting abducted activist Collins Otieno at Life Care Hospital, Musyoka said foreign capital was critical to economic growth, but public interest should not be sacrificed for political or private gain.
“Some claim that we in the Opposition oppose everything, even foreign investment in Kenya. That is not true. We welcome investment. What we demand is due process. We will not support deals that enrich a few individuals. Kenyans must be the ones to benefit,” Musyoka said.
The former Vice President said strategic national assets, including the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, were conceived as national priorities under previous administrations.
He recalled his role alongside former President Mwai Kibaki and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in formulating Vision 2030, which identified LAPSSET and Lamu Port as flagship development projects.
Musyoka, however, cautioned against opaque deal-making involving critical public utilities, calling for strict adherence to public-private partnership laws, public participation and transparency in procurement processes.
“Lamu Port must be for Kenya and for Kenyans, not a few individuals,” he emphasised.
He urged the government to ensure local communities and citizens derive tangible benefits from major infrastructure investments, saying national assets should serve the broader public interest.
By Mary Mutanu and Anne Kangero
