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Uhuru: I am open to Prime Minister position

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has indicated that he is open to a Prime Minister position should it be created.

While denying promising opposition leader Raila Odinga of his support come 2022, the head of state pleaded with Central leaders not to abandon the government agenda through pressure to endorse candidates and early political campaigns.

He was speaking in a meeting at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County attended by more than 3,000 leaders on Friday.

He pleaded for calm and said leaders from the region started to discuss the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report too early.

“I do not know the contents of the BBI report yet I hear people claiming Uhuru Kenyatta wants to become the Prime Minister of Kenya. I wouldn’t mind being in leadership in such a post, though let us deal with the current situation first,” Mr Kenyatta said.

The President told the leaders to “analyse and understand” the past in order to secure their political future. He defended the handshake saying it was all about political stability and not 2022 politics.

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Fatuma Gedi Hits Back at Didmus Barasa Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Wajir woman rep Fatuma Gedi has hit back at Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa after sexual misconduct accusations.

Also Read: Kenyans Take “Kolik” Didmus Barasa Through Maturity Classes After His Disrespect to Woman MP

Barasa on Friday accused Gedi of being sexually involved with younger boys including her bodyguards and drivers.

But in a quick rejoinder, Gedi accused Barasa of being a “conman”.

She included a copy of the public notice by Sportpesa dissociating Barasa from any business with them.

The two have been involved in bitter exchange since the Kibra by-election two weeks ago.

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CS’s Wife Lands Two Lucrative State Jobs on Same Day

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Acting National Treasury CS Ukur Yatani’s wife Gumato Ukur Yatani has landed two state appointments on the same day.

Dr Gumato was on Friday appointed by Education CS George Magoha as the chairperson of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Council where she will serve for a period of three years with effect from November 8, 2019.

She was also appointed by Industry Trade and Co-operatives CS Peter Munya as a member of the Taskforce on Standards and Quality Infrastructure Reforms in Kenya.

Part of the Terms of Reference of the Taskforce is to review and evaluate in comprehensive terms, the weaknesses and shortcomings of the entire Standards and Quality Infrastructure institutional architecture and arrangements.

They have also been tasked to analyse the entire ecosystem policy, legal and legislative frameworks of the various institutions/agencies and make appropriate recommendations to re-engineer the Standards and Quality infrastructure architecture.

Other notable appointees by President Uhuru Kenyatta in the Gazzette Notice include John Konchellah as chairperson of the National Environmental Management Authority for a period of three years.

Uhuru also appointed Margaret Kamar, Cecilia Mbaka and Anne Mugambi as trustees to the National Fund for the Disabled in the country.

Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri appointed a team of 13 to be members of Technical Team for the Implementation of Miraa Taskforce Report.

Among the functions of the task force, will be to review, identify and prioritize recommendations contained in the Miraa Taskforce Report for immediate implementation.

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List of leaders lined up to address Uhuru’s meeting at Sagana State Lodge

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Several leaders have been lined up to address President Uhuru Kenyatta’s meeting at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County where governors, senators, MPs MCA’s, county commissioners and representatives from various sectors have been invited.

According to the official programme, former Nyeri Senator Mutahi Kagwe will be the master of the ceremony.

The meeting will kick off after a prayer from Pastor Peter Munga representing the Kikuyu Council of Elders.

Wambui Nyutu will talk on behalf of the youths from the region highlighting the challenges that they are facing in the region.

Immediate past Equity Bank Group chair Peter Munga will be the other notable speaker, representing the business community from the region.

Polycarp Igathe, who is the Executive Vice President in charge of Vivo Energy’s sales across the oil marketing company’s operations in Africa will represent the professionals at the meeting. 

Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu will talk on behalf of Mt Kenya MPs.

He is a Jubilee MP allied to the Kieleweke section of the party which is pro-BBI and in support of the Handshake between Uhuru and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Embu Senator Njeru Ndwiga will represent the senators from the region and address the high profile meeting. 

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and his counterpart Anne Waiguru from Kirinyaga will speak on behalf of governors.

There will also be a representative talking on behalf of Maendeleo ya Wanawake and the Matatus Association from the region.

The event will also be addressed by CSs Joe Mucheru (ICT), James Macharia (Transport), Sicily Kariuki (Health), Margaret Kobia (Public Service) and PSs Karanja Kibicho (Interior) and Kirimi Kaberia (Sports).

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi will also address the meeting before inviting the President.

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Sonko has been sponsoring chaos in the assembly, ousted majority leader claims

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Former Nairobi County Assembly Majority leader Abdi Guyo claims governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been sponsoring chaos that have been going on at City Hall.

This, Guyo claims is in Sonko’s efforts to divide the MCAs.

Guyo and speaker Beatrice Elachi appeared before the Senate’s Devolution and Intergovernmental Committee at different times on Thursday over the chaos that has rocked the city assembly.

“The problem we have in Nairobi is the governor. The chaos in the County Assembly is well choreographed so as not to have proper oversight,” he said.

The Matopeni/Spring Valley MCA told the Laikipia Senator John Kinyua-chaired committee that the county chief has been intimidating and blackmailing members who are critical of his administration. 

He told the committee that the governor has an army of loyal goons, some of whom have been appointed to plum positions in the county, who he has been unleashing to whoever questions his leadership style.

Guyo, who was removed from the powerful majority leader seat by Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju on Monday following weeks of chaos marked by teargas and gunshots, said City Hall was headed for the dogs unless President Uhuru Kenyatta intervenes.

“The only person who can restore order in Nairobi is our party leader himself. The governor cannot do it because he knows that if he does, then we will properly oversight him,” he said.

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Flamboyant City Lawyer Calls For Didmus Barasa’s Arrest

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Flamboyant City Lawyer Donald Kipkorir has called for the immediate arrest of Kimilili Constituency MP Didmus Barasa.

According to Donald Kipkorir, the first term Jubilee party lawmaker has violated Chapter 6 of the Constitution, Leadership and Integrity Act, Public Officer Ethics Act, Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Act and, Parliamentary Leadership Code.

This is after Barasa took to his twitter Friday evening to dig into Wajir Women Representative Fatuma Gedi’s personal family matters, sharing a document exposing a feud between Gedi, her husband and their children.

“Dear @EACCKenya , @SpeakerJBMuturi .. This tweet by Didmus Barasa egregiously violates Chapter 6 of the Constitution, Leadership & Integrity Act, Public Officer Ethics Act, Parliamentary Powers & Privileges Act & Parliamentary Leadership Code .. He must face arrest & sanctions,” tweeted the lawyer.

On the document bearing a Kadhi’s court hearing on a case petitioned by Gedi’s husband Mohamed Abdi Omar, Gedi had been ordered to hand over the children to the husband for the while of April holiday.

Didmus sarcastically called for a section of woman MPs to combine efforts in what he termed as helping Gedi get another husband “so as to stop chewing small boys including her drivers and bodyguards”.

“@Hon_FatumaGedi you forgot your below document in Kibra. @RehemaJaldesa@Cate_Waruguru@WanguiNgirici . Please rally @KEWOPA to combine forces with @InuaMamaKE to assist @Hon_FatumaGedi get another husband. So as to stop chewing small boys including her drivers and bodyguards,” tweeted Didmus.

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Kenyans Take “Kolik” Didmus Barasa Through Maturity Classes After His Disrespect to Woman MP

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kimilili constituency Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has found himself on the wrong side with Kenyans after he showed disrespect to Wajir County Women Representative Hon Fatuma Gedi.

Didmus on Friday night through his official twitter account dug into Fatuma Gedi’s personal family matters, sharing a document exposing a feud between Gedi, her husband and their children.

Also Read: Fatuma Gedi Hits Back at Didmus Barasa Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations

On the document bearing a Kadhi’s court hearing on a case petitioned by Gedi’s husband Mohamed Abdi Omar, Gedi had been ordered to hand over the children to the husband for the while of April holiday.

Didmus sarcastically called for a section of woman MPs to combine efforts in what he termed as helping Gedi get another husband “so as to stop chewing small boys including her drivers and bodyguards”.

“@Hon_FatumaGedi you forgot your below document in Kibra. @RehemaJaldesa@Cate_Waruguru@WanguiNgirici . Please rally @KEWOPA to combine forces with @InuaMamaKE to assist @Hon_FatumaGedi get another husband. So as to stop chewing small boys including her drivers and bodyguards,” tweeted Didmus.

It is at this point that Kenyans strated showing their disgrace in the MP, slamming him hard for what they say lacking brains and being petty.

Busia County Women Representative Florence Mutua is among Kenyans who have schooled Barasa, telling him to keep off the family matters of other people.

“Mhesh … you must know where to draw the line. This is totally unnecessary. Let’s fight political battles mambo ya family wachana nayo. Am sure you also have your battles in your front. Everyone does,” tweeted Mrs Mutua.

Some Kenyans have told Barasa to pick battles with his fellow men and keep women aside in his pettiness.

Here are some of the reactions.

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Waiguru in hot soup over her dalliance with Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has found herself on the wrong side of a section of Kenyans, some of who appear displeased with her new-found political unity with Raila Odinga..

The governor’s political enemies not only organised press conferences where some women hurled unprintable words against her but also tried to show that she had failed in her mandate in Kirinyaga.

Waiguru, a key proponent of the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI), has also become a subject of a debate on Twitter under hashtag #SomeoneTellWaiguru.

The attacks followed a story that was published by People Daily on Wednesday about her new-found friendship with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, with whom she had a falling out with in 2015 when he literally forced her to resign from the Cabinet.

Raila almost single-handedly forced Waiguru to quit her position as the Devolution Cabinet Secretary because of his sustained onslaught on her over the loss of cash at the National Youth Service.

Governor Waiguru defended her relationship with Raila, saying that theya are both on the same side of a critical national agenda, the handshake and BBI.

“On our renewed relationship, you must remember that about a year ago, after the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, Raila Odinga and I had a meeting and agreed to let bygones be bygones. You noticed he even attended my wedding. Essentially, whatever animosity that was there in the past is buried (sic),” she said in an interview with People Daily.

Though she said it was early to talk about political alliances, Waiguru did not rule out future political plans with Raila, saying “we will see what our working together will produce in good time”

It’s this position that sparked an online war, with some of her sympathizers accusing Deputy William Ruto’s side of initiating the attacks.

Media personality Tony Gachoka twitted, “I honestly wonder how much money DP Ruto lost in Kibra, it’s hurting him too much. The hustler can’t stop tweeting about Baba @RailaOdinga yet this is an old story wah! Then attacking our main striker @AnneWaiguru by sponsoring the #SomeoneTellWaiguru”

Francis Mtetezi said: “Since half of the Tanga Tanga women squad are pregnant, now they want Waiguru to follow suit, Waiguru is much more clever than all Tanga Tanga women combined. Imagine her rising to beat an Iron lady like Martha Karua in a landslide win, she is unstoppable #SomeoneTellWaiguru.”

Sialah said: “Waiguru taught me one thing, that in Kenyan politics, today one is your enemy tomorrow you’re best friends. It’s the same Raila that used to fight Waiguru so much over the NYS scandal even saying she should resign giving her all kinds of words #SomeoneTellWaiguru”.

But not all are on Waiguru’s side.

Wahome Wanyoike said: “#SomeoneTellWaiguru they used to call Mt Kenya voting machines… and we all ran back home. We don’t follow politicians they follow us”

Global Voice posted: Who’s advising Waiguru? She’s messing herself big time with succession politics. Mount Kenya is big for her (sic).”

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Ruto’s lawyer reveals why Raila will have advantage against any candidate if he runs for 2022 presidency

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga will have a huge advantage against any candidate including Deputy President Dr William Ruto if he runs to be the president of Kenya in 2022, senior counsel Ahmednasir Abdullahi has said.

Ahmednasir who has been representing DP Ruto in a case involving Weston Hotel says Raila will have the advantage against any other candidate because of his handshake with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The senior counsel further notes that executive powers bestowed upon Raila by President Kenyatta will earn the former premier another advantage.

According to him, Raila is a proud co-owner of the Jubilee party’s development record.

“Hon Raila will have a HUGE advantage against any candidate including DP Ruto if he runs to be PRESIDENT of Kenya in 2022.Because of the HANDSHAKE & the executive powers bestowed upon him by H.E Uhuru he is a PROUD co-owner of the UNENVIABLE/GLOWING record of JUBILEE,” tweeted Ahmednsir.

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Kilifi Again! ODM headed to another by-election as member loses MCA seat

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic (ODM) party will be facing another by elections in Kilifi County just weeks after securing Ganda ward MCA seat.

This is after Kilifi County assembly member from the orange party lost his seat after the Speaker Jimmy Kahindi declared the seat vacant following a protracted legal battle that ended in the nullification of his August 8, 2017, victory.

The anticipated by-election is expected to spark a renewed rivalry between ODM and its estranged NASA ally the Amani National Congress.

Although the Court of Appeal nullified Dabaso Ward MCA Emmanuel Changawa’s election about three months after he exhausted all his appeals; the declaration of a vacancy was delayed because the court document was wrongly classified as having been declared in the Environment and Land Court in Malindi.

Changawa will now be going to seek reelection.

“The person ceases to be a member of the County assembly from today,” said the speaker in the gallery.

The declaration came after the court of appeal sitting in Mombasa ruled that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) erred in declaring Changawa the winner in the 2017 General election.

Changawa who addressed journalists outside the assembly premises said that he was confident of being reelected in the by-election set to be announced by the IEBC.

“I am confident that my party ODM will give me a direct ticket having been a loyal life member and I am also confident that I will be re-elected to serve the people of Dabaso ward.

Malindi chief Magistrate Julie Oseko had upheld the election of Changawa and absolved the IEBC of electoral malpractices during the polling period but the petitioner Dickson Karani of Amani National Congress (ANC) party appealed to the high court where Judge Weldon Korir overturned Oseko’s ruling.

Korir cited documented evidence in forms submitted by IEBC which were ignored by the lower court when sustaining Changawa’s victory.

Changawa appealed the decision at the Court of Appeal in Mombasa and the court upheld the ruling of Justice Korir.

Speaker Kahindi added that he received a letter from the appeal court but had to return it because it lacked the requisite rubber stamp.

“I received a letter from the court early this year but I had to return it because it a had a stamp of the Environment and Lands court and being a lawyer by profession I could have landed in legal trouble if I had used it to declare the seat vacant,” he said.

He said that he received another letter with the correct corresponding stamp 18 days ago and declared the seat vacant.

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Senator opens up on why Uhuru, Ruto cancelled Murang’a tours

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Just a day after Deputy President Dr William Ruto cancelling his anticipated fundraising tour in Murang’a County, residents were on Sunday left in shock when Prrsident Uhuru Kenyatta failed to show up.

Instead, the head of state send some cabinet secretaries to represent him.

According to Murang’a senator Irungu Kang’ata, the divisive politics among Murang’a leaders are to blame for cancellation of the tours by the two leaders.

Speaking on Monday morning on Inooro TV, Mr Kang’ata said the meetings were planned separately.

According to Mr Kang’ata, the plan for President Kenyatta to visit Murang’a County was hatched in May when the senator, alongside other leaders, went to receive a school bus at State House.

“The bishop was among those who had accompanied me and we had a chat with the President and this is when we invited him for the service,” he said.

But despite having that agreement, they had not been given official communication to confirm the President’s visit, the Murang’a senator said.

“His coming was confirmed on Thursday but unfortunately this also changed at the last minute,” said Mr Kang’ata.

Kang’ata said the President did not deliberately avoid visiting Murang’a, but had official duties to attend to.

But the senator could not explain why Mr Kenyatta has been cancelling his tours into the area that is perceived to be his stronghold.

He denied claims that the President was losing touch with people in Mt Kenya region, adding that there is so much that the government has done for the locals.

“All is not lost, I am sure the President will be coming soon. I am just urging the people to exercise patience,” he said.

In regard to DP Ruto’s visit, Kang’ata claimed that the team organizing his tour had also not informed local leaders.

By coincidence, the two leaders had their visits planned on the same day in neighboring constituencies.

The cancellation of the visit by the two has also angered the locals, who are now blaming their leaders over their divisive politics.

Clear lines have been drawn between the leaders who support Mr Kenyatta, Kieleweke and Tanga Tanga camps.

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PHOTOS: Mariga tours Kibra with one message after losing in by elections

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Jubilee candidate in the just concluded Kibra constituency by elections on Monday made a visit to Kibra just a few days after losing to ODM’s Bernard Otieno Okoth (Imran) in November 7 mini polls.

Mariga during his tour visited some of his supporters who were injured during the by-election and wished them well.

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The former Harambee Stars legend wished his supporters well.

He however had one message to all Kenyan citizens, urging them to always maintain peace regardless of their political affiliations.

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“Earlier today I visited Some of my supporters who were injured during the by-election and wished them well and to also thank those who voted for me. As good citizens we should always maintain peace no matter our differences on who we support,” he tweeted.

Last week as the counting of votes for Kibra by-election went on, ODM candidate Imran Okoth received a surprise phone call from Mariga.

In the video aired immediately by mainstream media, he is heard conceding defeat. He also took the opportunity to congratulate Imran and promised to help him to realise his vision for Kibra residents.

Okoth was declared winner on Friday morning after garnering 24,636 votes to beat Mariga who came second.

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Si hii ni Krimino? MCA Mafiriri at it again with “mabinduki…pupupuu” slag as city hall chaos persist(Watch video)

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Chaos reigned in Nairobi County Assembly on Monday morning as the MCAs fought over the occupation of the Majority leader’s office following changes announced by Speaker Beatrice Elachi last week.

Last Thursday, Elachi said in a letter to the party Jubilee MCAs had in a meeting held in Mombasa resolved to change the leadership in the assembly. 

The letter indicated that changes were sought by Governor Mike Sonko good working relations with the assembly.

Nominated MCA June Ndegwa was to replace Chief Whip Chege Waithera (South B) deputised by California’s Hassan Abdikadi.

Majority leader Abdi Guyo was to be replaced by Dandora 3 MCA Charles Thuo who was to be deputised by Ziwani’s Millicent Wambui in place of James Kariba (Riruta). 

The proposed changes were opposed as unconstitutional by the MCAs.

Monday’s fracas started in the Majority leader’s office at 9am as MCAs from both sides jostled to be in the office and MCA Mary Njambi popularly known as MCA Mafirifiri was at it again with another new term. 

“…..mabinduki ndio zilikua zinafanya kazi, pupupuuu….” the MCA left her colleagues in stitches as she narrated the fracas.

The door to the Majority leader’s office was brought down and tear gas was lobbed in the office. 

The MCAs and the assembly staff fled to the washrooms to douse their faces.

The chaos attracted the attention of police officers who were on the premises to keep order during the registration of the delegates for the ICPD 25  Nairobi Summit which starts on Tuesday.

Central Police Station Criminal Investigations Officer Samuel Kobina intervened and ordered all MCAs to leave the assembly three hours later.

Guyo said the assembly was too chaotic and asked the national government to dissolve it. 

“I’m requesting the party to call for a caucus to solve this issue once and for all. The members’ concerns should be addressed and those who want to vote me out can follow the law and if defeated, I will support who whoever will be chosen by members,” he said. 

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ODM communication boss responds to Ruto’s apology demand

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party communication boss Philip Etale has fired his response to Deputy President Dr William Ruto following his demand for an apology from ODM party leader Raila Odinga and his party.

Ruto on Saturday demanded an apology following chaos which occurred during the just concluded Kibra parliamentary by-election.

The DP accused ODM of being behind the violence witnessed on Thursday and asked Raila to come out and apologise to all those who were attacked.

“As Kenyans we demand that Tinga/his party unconditionally, unequivocally and publicly renounce the culture of violence, chaos, terror and gangsterism their signature modus operandi as witnessed in Kibra and unreservedly apologise to victims past and present for their hurt and loss,” tweeted the DP.

On Sunday, Ruto said that President Uhuru Kenyatta with him had decided that post election violence that had become synonymous with elections since 1992 MUST come to an END and it did, urging Raila to “bring Odm’s primitive & retrogresive signature culture of violence/ chaos to an END& disband baba’s militia to show their commitment to handshake”.

“President Kenyatta & I decided that PEV that had become synonymous with elections since 1992 MUST come to an END and it did.Tinga MUST bring Odm’s primitive & retrogresive signature culture of violence/ chaos to an END& disband baba’s militia to show their commitment to handshake,” Ruto tweeted.

While responding to Ruto’s demand on Sunday, Etale reminded the DP of the 2007 post election violence.

The ODM director of communications said that the families and relatives of the victims of the KIAMBAA Tragedy in Eldoret are still waiting for a public apology from Ruto.

He notes that the hearts of the victims will only relax after receiving a public apology from Ruto.

“DP Ruto, on demanding for APOLOGY from the @TheODMparty Leadership, I want to remind you that the families and relatives of the victims of the KIAMBAA Tragedy in Eldoret are still waiting for a public apology from you. Their hearts will only relax after receiving that APOLOGY,” tweeted Etale.

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Ruto’s apology demand from Raila goes wrong

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s demand for an apology from ODM party leader Raila Odinga seems to have gone wrong.

A section of leaders from Central Kenya have blasted the DP after he demanded for an apology from Raila , following chaos which occurred during the just concluded Kibra parliamentary by-election.

Taking to social media on Saturday, the DP accused ODM of being behind the violence witnessed on Thursday and asked Raila to come out and apologise to all those who were attacked.

“As Kenyans we demand that Tinga/his party unconditionally, unequivocally and publicly renounce the culture of violence, chaos, terror and gangsterism their signature modus operandi as witnessed in Kibra and unreservedly apologise to victims past and present for their hurt and loss,” Ruto tweeted.

The sentiments, however, did not go well with some leaders from Central Kenya who hit back at the DP saying he is the one who should apologise.

Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu revisited the 2007 post-election violence in the Rift Valley, saying Ruto should ask for forgiveness over the killing and displacement of people which occurred in his political backyard. 

“You most probably want to apologise for PEV in Rift Valley in 2007, before you point fingers at others, Sir,” he posted on facebook.

On his part, former Mukurwe-ini MP Kabando Wa Kabando said Ruto should apologise to President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila for allegedly insulting them. 

“Mr Deputy President, Sir: apologize unreservedly for your rants, insults, arrogance, divisiveness, disdain for your boss our President and fear of Agwambo (Raila). Vice Presidents (VPs) Jaramogi, Murumbi, Moi, Kibaki, Karanja, Saitoti, Mudavadi, Wamalwa, Awori, Kalonzo never stooped this low. Terrible. Sad,”Kabando said.

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Ruto cancels Murang’a tour amid speculations

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto has reportedly cancelled a planned trip to Murang’a today (Sunday).

According to reports by Sunday Nation, the DP cancelled the trip to avoid a clash of itinerary with the President’s tour.

The two leaders were today expected to attend separate events within the same county.

Earlier Saturday, some of his handlers had indicated that he would visit the region but he would skip the church service-cum fundraiser he was scheduled to attend in Kandara and join President Uhuru Kenyatta at ACK Kenol.

However, according to the local daily, Ruto’s spokesman David Mugonyi later said that the DP had decided to shelve the visit altogether.

“The answer as to whether the Deputy President will be visiting Murang’a is ‘no’, nothing more,” Mr Mugonyi said curtly when contacted.

Another close aide of the DP said that he had not been aware that the President would be touring the area around the time he was scheduled to attend the fundraiser.

“We would not want to be seen as subjecting the two to supremacy contests of sorts,” he said.

Sunday Nation reports that Ruto’s change of plan was informed by a policy he adopted not to appear to antagonise the President in his backyard, a constituency upon which he hopes to ride to State House in the next General Election.

The DP is betting big on the central Kenya support to boost his presidential bid and has attended dozens of functions there since 2013.

Reports of the parallel visits elicited mixed reactions about the working relationship of the country’s top leadership at a time when speculation is rife that the marriage is on the rocks.

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