Opposition leaders have raised concerns over reports that a Sudanese militia commander, sanctioned by the United States, holds a Kenyan passport, questioning the government’s handling of its immigration system.
During a tour of the Gusii region, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticised the issuance of travel documents to individuals linked to armed groups, warning that it could harm Kenya’s international standing.
“The Ruto government is issuing passports to militia leaders from Sudan, jeopardising relations with friendly countries,” Musyoka said at a rally in Nyamache, Kisii County.
He added that the controversy had already affected Kenya’s economy, claiming the country had lost a significant portion of the Sudanese tea market. People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua joined the criticism, accusing the government of human rights abuses and stating that opposition leaders were compiling evidence of alleged extrajudicial killings.
Karua warned that the evidence could be submitted to the International Criminal Court if necessary.
“We are warning President Ruto that he risks being returned to the ICC. He was once taken to The Hague, and unless he is careful, he knows what happened last time,” she said.
The opposition alliance, which includes former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and ex-Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Eugene Wamalwa, is using the tour to rally support ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The leaders have pledged to back a single presidential candidate, with Matiang’i’s Jubilee Party positioning him as a possible contender.
They have also accused the government of failing to deliver on key infrastructure and health projects, citing delays in initiatives such as the Bonyunyu Dam, the Kisii Cancer Centre, and the dualling of the Sotik–Kisii highway.
The tour, which began in Ogembo and will continue through Bomachoge Borabu and Bobasi, is set to conclude in Masimba before moving on to Nakuru later in the week.
