Is Kalonzo unjustly being targeted by a section of politicians across the Country?
The Wiper Party leaders has been facing attacks from left right and centre including from his own backyard of Ukambani.
His past political stands seem to be always coming back to haunt him with a section of leaders especially from the Ukambani region always mocking his tenures at top political positions.
Kalonzo, seemingly tired of this has now come out and has criticised politicians he accuses of abusing him because of his “unshaken principles”.
Kalonzo said he not only accepts the name ‘watermelon’ but also ‘Uncle Steve’, adding he is an uncle to youths, many of whom are jobless.
“In 2002, everyone wanted me to be loyal to retired President Daniel Moi on his Uhuru project but I refused. That is what made Mwai Kibaki President. I disagreed with Moi on Uhuru’s candidature,” said Kalonzo.
“We have stood with principles. In 2010, the church was opposed to the constitutional amendment but I stood with principles. I have accepted the name watermelon,” he added.
Kalonzo spoke on Friday during the Kamba Leaders Convention themed Koma 2 at Kamba Primary School in Matungulu, Machakos county.
“Let’s save the country; if you have principles you are called names. I am not only a watermelon but Uncle Steve, uncle of all youths across the country going forward,” he said.