Former MP Hits Back at Junet After Distancing Himself from ‘Eating’ Azimio Agents’ Money in 2022

Former Mukurweini Member of Parliament Kabando wa Kabando has launched a sharp rebuttal to recent claims by Suna East MP Junet Mohamed regarding the handling of funds meant for Azimio la Umoja election agents during the 2022 General Election, framing the controversy as evidence of deep-seated greed and political deceit that, he says, undermined Kenya’s leadership aspirations.

In a series of strongly worded statements shared on X, Kabando said the issue of missing election agents’ money was not new and had previously been raised in national media discussions. 

He recalled a direct exchange with Junet Mohamed in which the ODM leader allegedly posed the question, “Who ate agents’ money?” to which Kabando responded, “You tell me.” The former MP said the exchange reflected a broader culture of dishonesty and self-interest among senior party operatives.

Kabando argued that the politics of greed and manipulation within opposition leadership structures cost Kenyans an opportunity for honest and principled governance. 

According to him, individuals entrusted with managing election operations prioritized personal enrichment over securing victory for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, the Azimio presidential candidate.

“You all boisterous untouchable guys were transacting, not Baba’s victory. Chickens are now coming home to roost,” Kabando wrote, suggesting that internal failures and misconduct within the campaign were now being exposed.

He further took aim at Junet Mohamed’s past assertions about “open servers,” which were promoted as a safeguard against electoral manipulation. 

Kabando dismissed the initiative as misleading, arguing that it offered false comfort while deeper issues of accountability and transparency remained unresolved.

Shifting focus to the present political climate, Kabando insisted that Kenyans should now prioritize holding leaders accountable, bluntly stating that “Ruto must go,” in a direct critique of President William Ruto and the current administration.

The former MP also contextualized the controversy within the broader Azimio campaign, emphasizing that the movement extended beyond ODM and included many non-affiliated citizens who made significant sacrifices. 

He cautioned that while exposing irregularities in the 2022 election process is necessary, careless handling of the issue could also tarnish the legacy of deceased party leaders and unfairly implicate their families in allegations of diverted campaign funds.

Kabando’s remarks come amid rising tensions within opposition ranks, following Junet Mohamed’s earlier claims that Muhoho Kenyatta, brother to former President Uhuru Kenyatta, had influence over funds intended for Azimio election agents.

The unfolding exchanges have reignited debate over transparency, trust, and financial accountability in Kenya’s political campaigns, underscoring lingering divisions within the opposition and renewed scrutiny of how past election efforts were managed.