{"id":2239,"date":"2024-09-01T08:29:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-01T08:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2024-09-01T08:32:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-01T08:32:06","slug":"2027-vote-ruto-ex-cs-peninah-malonza-rallies-kamba-community-to-align-with-rutos-vision-at-vibrant-kawelu-luncheon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/01\/2027-vote-ruto-ex-cs-peninah-malonza-rallies-kamba-community-to-align-with-rutos-vision-at-vibrant-kawelu-luncheon\/","title":{"rendered":"2027 vote Ruto :Ex-CS Peninah Malonza Rallies Kamba Community to Align with Ruto&#8217;s Vision at Vibrant Kawelu Luncheon."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Francis Kioko<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a spirited gathering at her home in Kawelu, Kitui South, former Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza hosted a vibrant luncheon, calling upon the Kamba community to abandon what she termed as &#8220;opposition slavery&#8221; and embrace a future aligned with President William Ruto&#8217;s administration. The event, which was a showcase of unity ,love and political resolve, brought together an array of political figures, including Machakos County Speaker Anne Kiusya, among other notable guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-855x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-855x1024.jpg 855w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-scaled-600x718.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-251x300.jpg 251w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-768x920.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-1283x1536.jpg 1283w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-1710x2048.jpg 1710w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046539-1024x1226.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Former CS Peninah Malonza in a luncheon at her home. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malonza expressed her gratitude to the attendees for their unwavering support. She vowed to continue her advocacy for the community, now unhindered by the demands of public office. With a renewed sense of purpose, she promised to personally engage with various government and private offices, seeking opportunities that would uplift her people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-959x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-959x1024.jpg 959w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-scaled-600x641.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-768x820.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-1439x1536.jpg 1439w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-1919x2048.jpg 1919w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046533-1024x1093.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EX CS Malonza and her Team  at Kawelu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former CS lauded President Ruto&#8217;s efforts in restructuring the government to be more inclusive and urged the younger generation, especially the Gen-Zs, to exercise patience, noting that &#8220;Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day.&#8221; She emphasized the importance of giving the government time to deliver on its promises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" data-id=\"2242\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554-1024x836.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554-1024x836.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554-600x490.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046554.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President Ruto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2243\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-600x745.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1237x1536.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1024x1272.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506.jpg 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a candid critique, Malonza urged the Kamba community to reevaluate their allegiance to opposition under Kalonzo Musyoka who has kept kamba community in opposition for long . She argued that under their leadership, the community has seen little benefit and suggested that aligning with President Ruto&#8217;s administration could open doors to greater opportunities. Malonza pledged to spearhead efforts to unite the Kamba people under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) banner, working tirelessly to ensure Ruto&#8217;s re-election in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552-1024x665.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552-600x389.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046552.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kalonzo Musyoka and Raila Odinga<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several guests at the luncheon echoed Malonza&#8217;s sentiments, urging President Ruto to consider appointing her to one of the remaining Cabinet positions. They praised her performance during her 20-month tenure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046494.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Attendees at kawelu luncheon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046489.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Peninah&#8217;s efforts in securing jobs for Ukambani&#8217;s sons and daughters and providing educational sponsorships for needy students were not left unrecognized .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-824x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2247\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-824x1024.jpg 824w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-600x745.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-242x300.jpg 242w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-1237x1536.jpg 1237w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1-1024x1272.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046506-1.jpg 1623w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">EX CS Malonza giving her speech.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Machakos County Speaker Anne Kiusya, who also addressed the gathering, urged the people of Kitui to rally behind Malonza as she re-enters the political arena. Kiusya highlighted that unity and love within the community are crucial for attaining greater political power and influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"849\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-849x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-849x1024.jpg 849w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-600x723.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-249x300.jpg 249w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-768x926.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-1274x1536.jpg 1274w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488-1024x1235.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046488.jpg 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Machakos county Assembly Speaks Anne Kiusya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The luncheon was not just a political gathering but a colorful celebration of shared vision, with Malonza at the forefront of a movement seeking to redefine the future of the Kamba community within the broader national context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/kituitimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046487-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046487-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/kambalandtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/1001046487-600x1067.jpg 600w, 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