Kalonzo Explains His Decision to Appear Before Raila's Running Mate Panel

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has defended his last-minute decision to appear before Azimio's running mate selection panel.

Addressing the press on Tuesday afternoon after a two-hour interview session, Kalonzo said he was not forced to appear before the panel.

The former vice president said the decision to avail himself was informed by the fact that he did not want to give anyone an excuse to exclude him from being nominated to be Raila Odinga’s running mate.

He however rubbished the notion that he attended the interview, saying it was more of a conversation and not actually a 'job hunting' interview.

"The decision to come was my decision because I realized we didn't want to give anybody an excuse whatsoever to say I did not attend. It was a wonderful conversation and it was a good opportunity for me to come and greet the archbishop Okoth and other elders there. I had to take that decision," he stated.

He, however, said he will not reveal the details of their 'conversation' only saying it was fruitful and Kenyans should wait for its outcomes.

"It was a useful 2-hour conversation with the panelists led by Hon. Noah Wekesa...I am not at liberty to reveal the concept of that conversation, not an interview" he added

This came despite Kalonzo's earlier adamant stand that he will not appear before the panel. According to the Wiper leader, the decision to subject him to an interview was not only a public humiliation to a person of his caliber but downgraded his stature