Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, on Friday, December 31 morning, flew to Lagos, Nigeria, to attend the Future Africa Leaders Awards ceremony.
In a statement, the Head of Communications at Kalonzo’s office, Paloma Gatabaki, said the Wiper leader was invited by the organisers of the event, led by African Leaders Awards (AFLA) founder Chikki Ogbinogbo, as an honoured guest.
The prestigious event will take place on Friday at the Loveworld Nation Arena, Asese Base in Lagos.
“The Office of the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) Party Leader wishes to announce that H.E. Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, EGH, SC, CS, this morning travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to attend the Future Africa Leaders Awards ceremony.
“The Party Leader has been invited by the organisers, led by African Leaders Awards (AFLA) Founder Chikki Ogbinogbo, as an honoured guest to this prestigious event taking place today, December 31, 2025,” read part of the statement.
The Future Africa Leaders Awards celebrate young Africans who have made exceptional contributions across various sectors, recognising innovation, excellence and positive transformation on the continent.
Gatabaki said the invitation recognises Kalonzo’s distinguished leadership and recent accolades, including being honoured as the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) 10th Anniversary Africa Political Leader and Personality of the Year Award recipient.
“The WPF Party Leader’s participation underscores his continued commitment to pan-African unity, youth empowerment, and the advancement of leadership excellence across the continent. The Party Leader is expected to return shortly after the event,” Gatabaki added.
Musyoka is repositioning himself as the face of a rebranded, compassionate opposition as he eyes the presidential flagbearer slot in the 2027 General Election.
The former Vice President, known for his measured political demeanour, has in recent months taken a visible lead in defending young Kenyans, following widespread protests in the country earlier this year.
The one-time presidential contender casts himself as a moral voice against what he describes as growing state repression.
Since last year’s protests, Kalonzo, one of the senior most figures in opposition politics, has emerged as a fierce critic of President William Ruto’s administration and a leading contender for the 2027 opposition ticket.
Following the political détente between Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga, Kalonzo publicly declared himself the “Leader of the People’s Loyal Opposition”.
This has been seen as a bold move aimed at appealing to disillusioned segments of the population, particularly the Gen Z movement. The Gen Z are seen as a decisive demographic in the 2027 polls.
Kalonzo has consistently hailed Kenya’s youth as the vanguard of the country’s ‘Third Liberation’, positioning himself as their ally in the ongoing push for justice, accountability and meaningful change. His trip to Nigeria comes a testament that the Wiper party leader efforts are being recognised.
