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How Jubilee is Planning to Further Cut Down to Size The Already Isolated Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s kieleweke wing of the ruling Jubilee party is just not yet done with Deputy President William Ruto!

With 2022 succession politics hotting up, President Kenyatta’s allies who are crafting his succession want to sideline DP Ruto more, to push him further away from the succession matrix.

According to a report by a local daily, the plan being mooted by the President’s close confidants will create four deputy party leader positions to dilute the DP’s influence and box him out of the Jubilee succession matrix.

Under the proposed line-up, the report details that the deputy party leaders will be bosses of particular regions only.

In a telling move, the party is said to be plotting to have another party leader from South Rift, meaning Ruto will only remain in charge of North Rift.

However, the names of those being considered for the three slots remain under the wraps.

To roll out the strategy, Uhuru’s allies plan to sponsor amendments to Article 9 (2) of the Jubilee constitution to provide for four deputy party leaders.

They are first relying on Article 4(2) of the party constitution which empowers the National Executive Committee to reorganise the membership of the entity.

“The National Executive Committee shall have the power to create or establish such categories of membership for the advancement of the interests and objectives of the party as circumstances may warrant,” the article reads.

Once the positions are created, they will then be operationalised awaiting ratification by the National Delegates Conference that will nominate the 2022 presidential flag-bearer.

With four centres of power in the party, Uhuru’s allies believe that Ruto would be annihilated and his dream for the Jubilee ticket dashed.

Ruto’s quest for the party ticket in 2022 could be dimmed through the machinations focusing on bringing on board regional bigwigs to take him on at the primaries.

This is part of the plan B the President’s handlers are looking at in case the DP chooses to hang onto the wobbly outfit to bulldoze his nomination as the 2022 presidential flag-bearer.

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NMS Boss Badi to Attend Cabinet Meetings

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) Major General Mohammed Abdalla Badi will now attend Cabinet meetings after taking an oath of secrecy.

In a statement on Thursday, State House said the President witnessed the taking and subscription to the Oath of Secrecy, a requirement of all persons who attend Cabinet Meetings or participate in the conduct of Cabinet Business.

State House spokesperson Kanze Dena said the Director General shall henceforth attend all meetings of Cabinet and its Committees, pursuant to Executive Order No. 3 of 2020.

The ceremony conducted by the Head of the Public Service was a precursor to the Cabinet Meeting held at State House, Nairobi on Thursday.

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EACC Warns Governor Over Decision to Deny Media Adverts

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)  has warned  governors over their move to deny media houses advertisements.

The warning comes a day after Council of Governors chairman Wycliffe Oparanya wrote to Nation Media Group (NMG) notifying the company of the decision to deny them any advertisements over a graft story.

In a letter addressed to Oparanya on Thursday, CEO Twalib Mbarak said such a move is inappropriate.

Mmarak said that the move offends the Constitution and relevant laws that govern acquisition of goods and services by public entities.

He warned that any accounting officer or any other public officer who may proceed to implement such unlawful instructions will be held personally liable.

Mbarak said the council violated article 10 and article 227 (1,3 and 21) when issuing the directive.

The article notes that;

1) The national values and principles of governance in this Article bind all State organs, State officers, public officers and all persons whenever any of them;

(a) applies or interprets this Constitution; (b) enacts, applies or interprets any law; or(c) makes or implements public policy decisions.

Article 227 says that (1) When a State organ or any other public entity contracts for goods or services, it shall do so in accordance with a system that is fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective.

“Your letter, therefore, amounts to unlawful instructions and the contemplated action by county government could render all culpable persons liable to the applicable legal consequences including criminal prosecution,” Mbarak said.

The story published by NMG had the headline ‘Eight governors on graft hit list’.

In the story, the publication reported that the anti-graft agency had narrowed down to eight counties in its investigation into corruption.

The Media Council of Kenya, Media Owners Association and Kenya Editors Guild also  criticised the CoG’s move.

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Ruto to Cancel His Kisii Trip? Uhuru Calls For an Urgent Full Cabinet Meeting

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta is currently chairing a full cabinet meeting at State House, Nairobi.

The head of state  chaired the first Cabinet meeting this year in January.

During the first meeting, the cabinet approved the establishment of a Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Centre (C-IED Centre) at Embakasi Garrison in Nairobi.

In March, Prrsident Kenyatta chaired another cabinet meeting with his Deputy William Samoei Ruto in attendance.

However, the State House later deleted the photos taken during the Cabinet meeting and uploaded to State House’s social media platforms.

Ruto was seated on the right-hand side at the meeting that was chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

The today’s meeting comes at the time DP Ruto had planned to travel to Kisii for a political event.

With State House insisting that the meeting was a full cabinet meeting, DP Ruto might have been forced to cancel his trip to Kisii to attend the meeting.

Earlier this morning, there were running battles in Kisii Town as residents protested presence of crowds mobilized from Bomet to welcome DP Ruto to Kisii town.

Police had a rough time keeping two warring groups apart. Local MP Silyvanus Osoro accused Kisii Governor James Ongwae for emptying truckloads of sewage at Gusii Stadium which woke up to a flooded and stinking grounds after unknown people poured waste on the grounds where DP Ruto was scheduled to hold an event.

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Angry Murkomen Demands Apology From Uhuru-Owned Newspaper Over Controversial Headline

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen has demanded a reserved apology from the People Daily newspaper over a controversial headline made by the daily on Wednesday September 9, 2020.

The former senate majority leader erupted on Tuesday night after coming across the newspaper’s headline.

The mediamax-owned newspaper had featured political leaders who have been hurling insults and hate speeches over the recent past.

In the headlined dubbed ‘Shame of political warmongers’, Murkomen was greatly featured.

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This follows his recent social media remarks, plus the sentiments he makes while appearing in televised interviews.

The lawmaker was recently engaged in a public spat with environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko, over what he termed as disrespect to Deputy Prrsident William Ruto.  He posted a series of tweets attacking Tobiko, who was forced to respond with insults as well, with him even threatening to kick Murkomen and his father out of Mau forest.

Murkomen also while appearing on Citizen TV’s JKLIVE show said that President Uhuru Kenyatta has an inferiority complex. The lawmaker was attacking the head of state for allegedly sidelining his deputy in government.

However, with all that having been said, Murkomen still argues that he has never said anything bordering hate speech, neither does he condone violence.

In his rant against the People Daily newspaper, Murkomen said that he guards his tongue and chooses his words carefully.

“This is IDIOTIC journalism. How is calling out IDIOTIC behavior of a public servant warmongering?For my ENTIRE LIFE I have never said anything bordering hate speech neither do I condone violence.I guard my tongue&chose my words carefully.I demand unreserved APOLOGY @PeopleDailyKe, ” tweeted Murkomen.

Others put on the spot by the newspaper are CS Keriako Tobiko, Narok senator Ledama Olekina, Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno who elicited the debate on hate speech after attacking the first family, Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi who also attacked the first family while defending his counterpart Ng’eno, and Jubilee party vice chairman David Murathe.

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KANU Kicks Out MP Ng’eno, Vows to Make Him Resign For Insulting Uhuru & Mama Ngina

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Kenya African National Union (KANU) has parted ways with Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno.

Kanu Secretary General Nick Salat on Tuesday September 8, 2020 issued a statement kicking the lawmaker out of the Gideon Moi-led party, vowing to make him resign over his slur against President Uhuru Kenyatta and Mama Ngina.

In a live press conference held at Kanu headquarters in Nairobi, Salat said that MP Ng’eno should look for another party that tolerates his abusive behaviour.

A tough warning was also sent to West Pokot governor John Krop Lonyangapuo, who was accused of disrespecting Kanu party leaders.

According to the party, MP Ng’eno abused the party by hurling insults at former leaders of the party. President Kenyatta was the party’s chairman, and even raised the party’s flag in 2002 presidential elections.

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji gave a go-ahead for the apprehension and prosecution of the Emurua Dikirr legislator.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the DPP noted there is sufficient evidence to initiate prosecution of the MP under the National Cohesiom and Intergration Act 2008.

“On Saturday, 5 September 2020 at Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Narok County, the MP uttered words which were threatening, abusive and insulting words intended or were likely to stir up ethnic animosity amongst communities living within Trans Mara area,” the statement read.

“The conduct of the MP was offensive and was intended and/or was likely to provoke a breach of peace within Trans Mara area,”

The DPP further noted that in respect to public interest, the MP will face criminal charges as his actions may open old wounds and incite different communities against each other.

The MP was arrested on Monday evening at his home in Narok in dramatic fashion that saw hundreds of his supporters trooping to the Emurua Dikirr police station in protests.

The MP will spend two more nights in custody after the prosecution sought to have him remanded to conduct more investigations into his incitement claims.

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Uhuru Appoints Ann Nderitu as Registrar of Political Parties

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Ann Nderitu as Registrar of Political parties. Nderitu is now set to be vetted by National Assembly.Nderitu is among 10 candidates who had been shortlisted for the position.

Nderitu has been holding the post in an acting capacity since August 15, 2018 after Lucy Ndungu’s term expired.

She was competing for the post with Kennedy Mosoti, Murshid Abdalla, Nancy Dalla, Mary Kigen, Edwin Ngetich, Henry Mwenda Rithaa, Edith King’ori, Lukas Mwanza and Sheila yieke.

The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties (ORPP) is a state office established under Article 260 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, and the Political Parties Act, 2011.

The mandate of the office, among others, is to regulate the formation, registration, and funding of political parties in accordance with the Constitution and rule of law.

The Act is the primary legal reference for the management of political parties in accordance with Articles 91 and 92 of the Constitution, which envisages well-governed political parties that respect internal democracy and their constitutional status in the Kenyan political system.

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Photos: Heavy Police Presence in Migori as MCAs Resume Sitting Ahead of Obado Impeachment

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

There was a heavy police presence in Migori on Tuesday September 8, 2020 as Members of County Assembly resumed sittings with governor Okoth Obado’s impeachment being top on the agaenda.

The impeachment motion is expected to be in the Assembly order paper with a section of the ward reps holding they were ready for the process.

The ouster bid — initiated by the Orange Democratic Party– has been clouded with controversies with several MCAs, fearing for reprisals, allegedly fleeing the county.

They House is expected to begin its business as from 2:30pm.

Some of the MCAs have claimed the mission to kick out Obado may hit a dead end because of the sharp divisions among ODM MCAs, threats, intimidation and fears of a backlash from Migori residents.

The Jubilee MCAs are also torn over the ouster bid, with MCAs skipping a meeting organised in Kuria to rally them behind the ouster bid.

Tension has continued to rise in the county with the Assembly Speaker Boaz Okoth claiming his life is in danger after unknown people attacked him on Friday in his Kisumu house for allegedly hosting MCAs for a meeting.

The attack on the Speaker created a wave of tension in the County with fears of violence ahead of Obado’s ouster bid.

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Raila Meets Senator Malala a Day After Clashing Over Revenue Sharing Formula

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga on Monday September 7, 2020 held a meeting with Kakamega County senator Cleophas Malala at his Capitol Hill office in Nairobi.

Taking to his official twitter account after the meeting, the former prime minister revealed that their meeting focused on the revenue stalemate at the senate.

Raila also revealed that they held discussions revolving around the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

“Held discussions with Senator Cleophas Malala of Kakamega this afternoon focusing on the Revenue Sharing stalemate and BBI,” Raila tweeted.

Over the weekend, Raila hit out at the  Kakamega Senator after he rejected the third-generation county revenue allocation formula.

The former Prime Minister held a meeting with a section of ODM officials from Kakamega County at the county Governor Wycliffe Oparanya home.

The delegation had spent the night at Oparanya’s residence having arrived there on Saturday, September 5.

Raila questioned whether Senator Malala was elected to represent the people of Kakamega after rejecting the revenue sharing formula.

The party leader argued that when one is elected, they are supposed to represent their people, saying that the senator said he doesn’t want to deny funds to people from other counties whom he is not representing but only the people of Kakamega.

He added that Malala rejects the formula that will have his county getting more funds and noted that it’s not that he loves people from other counties but his own selfish interest.

Raila further called on the Senate to come up with a lasting solution to solve the altercation that he said is now affecting all counties.

Senator Malala had vowed to reject the formula at all costs after he was arrested on Monday, August 17, together with his colleagues Christopher Langat (Bomet) and Steve Lelegwen (Samburu)

Malala said the arrest was a state intimidation over their stand on the controversy surrounding the Counties’ revenue formula.

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Ruto Reveals How Tuju, Murathe Will Finally Get Out of Jubilee Leadership Positions

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto wants Jubilee party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and Vice chairman David Murathe out of the ruling party’s leadership positions.

Appearing in an interview with Weru TV on Sunday September 6, 2020, Ruto said  that God would remove Tuju and Murathe from the party’s leadership if people don’t do so.

He said: “Ikishindikana sana tutaomba mungu awaondoe [If we are defeated, we’ll pray so that God removes them]…because they are the biggest threats to us having politics based on ideology, on policy on program rather than having politics that is retrogressive.”

He proceeded: “If there is one thing that Uhuru Kenyatta and I should leave behind is a united strong national party in the name of Jubilee.”

He rubbished claims that he was sidelined in the running of government even after his allies had raised an alarm.

He was asked: “Do you attend cabinet meetings?” he shot back at his host asking him: “How does that concern you? Have you heard that I missed any Cabinet meeting? I attend all the Cabinet meetings as the Deputy President.”

He also didn’t give a decisive answer on whether he supports the Building Bridges Initiative to amend the constitution and introduce a third tier layer of governance.

“Wewe unajua mahali gani ya katiba inabadilishwa? Hiyo ripoti ya BBI wewe umesoma? Hiyo ni maoni yake mimi sijui [Do you know which section of the Constitution is being amended? Have you read that BBI report? That’s his opinion],” he responded.

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Buzeki Runs to Raila a Day After Publicly Clashing With Governor Mandago, Oscar Sudi

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Business mogul and politician Bundotich Kiprop alias Buzeki on Monday September 7, 2020 visited ODM party leader Raila Odinga at his Capitol Hill office.

Buzeki who was in the company of Cherengany MP Joshua Kutuny held a meeting with Raila, whose details have remained scanty.

The former prime minister took to his official social media accounts to say that he had held the meeting with the duo, but did not reveal the details of their meeting.

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This comes just a day after Buzeki clashed with Uasin Gishu governor Jackson Mandago and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi.

Buzeki on Saturday engaged in a public spat with MP Oscar Sudi and governor Mandago over 2022 succession politics.

The three met during a fundraiser in Kapseret constituency, Eldoret, where Buzeki insisted he would vie again for the governor’s seat in 2022 and do a better job in ensuring Uasin Gishu becomes a model county. Buzeki lost to Mandago in 2017.

“Mandago, you have done your part and when I take over I will host a grand send-off party for you as you retire. I will then deliver on ensuring unity in Uasin Gishu,” the businessman said.

Buzeki, who was cheered by residents, also criticised some local politicians for repeatedly using DP William Ruto’s name instead of outlining their own performance record.

“Some of you keep on telling us about Ruto everywhere as if people don’t know him. Tell us about your own agenda because everyone here knows Ruto and supports him,” he said.

When MP Sudi rose to speak he told off Buzeki, accusing him of engaging in divisive politics in Uasin Gishu.

“You should seek support without causing divisions among residents of Uasin Gishu,” Sudi said.

He told Buzeki that residents would not vote for him to succeed Mandago in 2022.

Sudi claimed that Buzeki had sold his dairy company and was not the right person to talk about improving the economy of the region.

“These people are not telling you the truth because they will not vote for you come 2022,” Sudi told Buzeki.

Mandago, who spoke last, asked Buzeki to go slow on his political ambitions. The governor said politics would keep on changing, especially if the BBI leads to constitutional changes.

“If BBI will go through, then we will likely have a new Constitution and I will be back seeking to be elected again. I will be back for another fresh term, and I am sure I will win. Buzeki, please go slow because I am not going anywhere,” Mandago said.

He told Buzeki to stop relying on brokers believing they would help him win the governor’s seat.

“Those brokers you go round with are just interested in your money and will not help you with anything. Deal with residents of this region and go slow,” Mandago said.

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CS Tobiko’s stinging attack forces DP Ruto to own the “mere clerk” tag

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto seems to have owned up the ‘clerk’ tag, just days after environment cabinet secretary Keriako Tobiko launched a stinging attack against him.

On Friday last week, a furious CS Tobiko referred to DP Ruto as just a ‘mere clerk’ to President Uhuru Kenyatta. Tobiko was responding to Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen who had launched a series of attacks against him on social media.

Tobiko accused Murkomen of lack of respect, arguing that the DP, who is just a mere clerk to President Kenyatta should also respect the head of state.

Murkomen had earlier on claimed that Tobiko was just a mere clerk in Jubilee government.

“Tobiko you are a mere clerk in Jubilee government. You forget so fast that you became a CS because the President was trying to get rid of you from the office of DPP….” The tweet read

With Tobiko having referred to DP Ruto a mere clerk, the second in command on Sunday September 6, 2020 stepped out donning a cap branded “The hustlers clerk”. He was on a tour in Athi River, Machakos County.

The black cap had the yellow text imprinted on it.

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During the tour, the DP told senior civil servants spoiling for a fight with him to think twice. He said that CS Tobiko is just like any other person that the Jubilee administration gave work to do.

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Governor Sonko Ordered to Appear in Court to Plead Afresh to New Corruption Charges

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi County governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has been directed to appear in court to plead afresh to new corruption charges.

Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti on Monday September 7, 2020 ordered the embattled County chief to present himself  in court on Monday next week.

Ogoti’s order comes after Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji amended the Ksh 357 million graft case facing Sonko.

A new charge of abuse of office was introduced in the amended charge sheet. The DPP said they will not be offering plea bargaining at this stage. Twenty witnesses have been lined up to testify in the case.

Ogoti said the case will be heard on a day to day basis. No applications or adjournment will be entertained during the hearing.

The prosecution has been told to supply a schedule of chronology in which they will call their witnesses.

The case will be allocated five hours on a daily basis with the hearing starting next Monday when a plea is taken.

Last week, Ogoti had encouraged parties in the Sh357 million corruption case involving Sonko to consider plea bargaining.

He said he always tells parties in corruption cases to seek plea bargaining before the case proceeds to full hearing.

However, the prosecution told the court that they had not offered a plea bargain to Sonko and his co-accused because the defence had not approached them.

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DP Ruto’s former aide Maryanne Keitany flexing her muscles in bid to oust Aldai MP Cornelly Serem

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto’s former aide Maryanne Keitany has declared  her interest in the Aldai Parliamentary seat.

Keitany, who served as DP Ruto’s Chief of Staff is confident with ousting the incumbent Aldai MP Cornelly Serem.

According to multiple reports, Keitany has in the recent past attended a number of functions in the constituency, raising political temperatures ahead of the 2022 elections.

Over the weekend, Keitany shared the same platforms with Serem in two separate events with the MP saying he is ready to face off with her.

At a church function in Kobujoi, Nandi Governor Stephen Sang in a thinly veiled attack at Serem, said Keitany’s entry into the parliamentary race has put the incumbent MP on his toes.

Aldai is not new to women in leadership, in 2007 Former Powerful Cabinet Minister Dr Sally Kosgei was elected to represent the constituency. Keitany will therefore be banking on history to repeat itself in the coming elections.

Keitany hit the headlines following a noisy divorce with Meru Senator Mithika Linturi.

In 2015, she resigned after being accused of allegedly diverting public money amounting to Sh100 million to fund a bid by MPs to impeach Anne Waiguru, who was then CS in charge of devolution.

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Babu Owino Turns Into Sheikh, Introduces Islamic Religious Education to His Online Classes

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Controversial Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino is set to try out a new subject in his online classes.

The lawmaker is this afternoon set to take the students who have now overstayed at home following schools’ closure due to covid-19, through Islamic Religious Education (IRE).

Born a Christian, Babu Owino on Saturday September 5, 2020 donned a Sheikh outfit and took to his official social media handles to announce his 1pm IRE class.

To prove that he was not limited to any subject, the first term MP announced his lesson in Arabic language, followed by various quotes from the holy book, the holy Quran.

He then finished his statement with a Takbir, an Arabic statement which is also similar to Allah hu Akbar, meaning God is great and magnificent.

Babu Owino has been recognised by the United Nations and the Voice of America (VOA) for teaching students online amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The ODM legislator has been taking the 2020 KCPE candidates through revision lessons.

He started in May with mathematics and taught Chemistry in his second online lessons which are normally live on his Facebook page.

A story done by Voice of America about Babu’s online teaching was posted on the United Nation Swahili website.

The lawmaker is a First Class Honours degree holder in Actuarial Science from the University of Nairobi (UoN).

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Obado’s Impeachment Bid Takes a New Twist as MCAs Flee Migori Over Fear

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) bid to oust Migori governor Okoth Obado has taken a twist.

This is after a section of Migori Members of County Assembly allegedly fled the South Nyanza County over fear as tension continues to rise.

According to a report by one of the leading local dailies, a number of MCAs claimed the mission to kick out Obado may fail because of sharp divisions among Orange party MCAs, threats and intimidation as well as fears of a backlash from the residents.

With President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Jubilee party plotting to join Raila Orange party in the ouster motion, a number of MCAs are said to have travelled out of Migori, with some claiming they were holding strategy meetings in Kisii, Kisumu and Nairobi in the wake of the developments.

Migori County Jubilee coordinator Mwita Nyangi on Friday September 4, 2020 asked Jubilee MCAs to support Obado’s ouster motion.

However, a section of Jubilee MCAs have refused to buy the idea. A section of them skipped a meeting organised in Kuria to rally them behind the ouster bid.

Yesterday, the Assembly’s minority whip Joseph Oyoo of Jubilee party dismissed attempts by the party to compel them to join ODM to oust Obado.

The Makario Ward MCA dismissed the party’s coordinator Mwita Nyangi who convened a meeting with other party officials from the county and said they would not support Obado ouster.

Several other MCAs claimed anonymously that the push to oust Obado was ill-informed and would not succeed.

There are fears that violence may erupt in the county should the leaders fronting for Obado’s ouster proceed with the move and table an impeachment motion against him.

Some MCAs claimed that the fear of violence erupting as a result of the planned exercise exceeds the wrath of the party should they fail to go against the party’s wishes.

One of the ODM MCAs said he had moved to Kisii to escape intense pressure at the county.

Muhuru MCA Hevron Mahira, who reported threats on his life on Wednesday said that he has moved to a safe place within the county.

He alleged that a few hours after reporting about threat on his life, he received more threats from a strange number for supporting the position of his party over Obado’s fate.

Do you think impeaching Obado will be a walk in the park?

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