“Ruto alinipigia simu nikamuambia asijaribu kukuja hapa leo,” Khalwale said, a striking statement that immediately left many people questioning what had really happened behind the scenes.
The remarks came against the backdrop of a deeply emotional occasion for Khalwale and his family, as mourners gathered to pay their final respects to his late wife.
What made the revelation even more significant was the political distance between Khalwale and Ruto. The two have not always stood on the same political side, making the reported phone conversation particularly interesting to Kenyans following the country’s shifting political alliances.
Khalwale’s words suggested that the President had considered coming to the burial, but the former Kakamega senator apparently told him not to attempt the visit that day.
The reason behind Khalwale’s response quickly became a subject of discussion, especially because funerals are normally moments when political differences are expected to be put aside.
Many people were left talking about the unusual exchange. The incident sparked reactions online, with Kenyans debating whether Khalwale’s decision reflected personal emotions, political disagreements or a combination of both.
Supporters appeared divided. Some viewed Khalwale’s response as a powerful statement of independence at a sensitive moment, while others felt that political differences should not overshadow a family mourning a loved one.
The revelation also comes at a time when Kenya’s political landscape remains highly fluid, with leaders constantly repositioning themselves ahead of future political battles.
For Khalwale, however, the burial was first and foremost a painful family moment, and his reported conversation with Ruto has now added another layer to an already emotional occasion.
The statement has left Kenyans wondering about the real nature of their relationship.
Do you think Khalwale was right to tell Ruto not to attend his wife’s burial?