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Duale vows to retire from politics should Ruto become president

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale has said that he is ready to hang his political boots once Deputy President Dr William Ruto ascends to power in 2022.

Duale hinted at retiring from the politics while appearing in an interview with Citizen TV on Tuesday night.

The Garissa Township MP affirmed that he is fully behind the Presidency of the second in command. He insisted that Ruto, who is considered as one of the front runners in the race for power, has what it takes to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.  

Duale also dismissed claims that he is likely to abandon Ruto before his dreams become a reality.

“I have said in the past, if William Ruto becomes President, I will retire from politics. I can even serve as a clerk in State House,  he said.

The lawmaker also said that the 2022 Presidential race will be a contest between Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. 

On the referendum, Duale said he is fully behind it but asked for inclusivity of all Kenyans. He reiterated that he will not be part of a referendum that intends to sideline some regions.

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Duale, Murathe gang up against Martha Karua over Jubilee rigging claims

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Leader of Majority in the National Assembly Aden Duale has termed Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua’s Jubilee rigging claims as sheer lies.

Duale further stated that NARC-K never protested to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission or filed a petition with the Supreme Court on the alleged rigging and electoral malpractices.

“She lost to Governor Anne Mumbi (Waiguru) and must retire from politics graciously. She lacks the moral authority to discuss elections,” added Duale, adding that other losers in the region also claimed to have been rigged out in the Jubilee nominations.

“The highest court in the land (Supreme Court) found there were malpractices in the presidential poll and I believe I was equally a victim as a candidate in Kirinyaga, because the IEBC was unable to offer crucial records demanded of them by the court,” Karua had told K24’s punchline show host Anne Kiguta.

Former Jubilee Party vice chair David Murathe also dismissed Karua’s claims as sour grapes. He added that the NARC-K leader had previously won four times as MP and wondered why she was now protesting over her loss.

“If the election was rigged, how come then Senator Charles Kibiru, who ran as an independent candidate was not rigged out?” he posed, saying Karua was simply seeking sympathy after exhausting court avenues to overturn the Kirinyaga governor poll outcome.

Uhuru Kenyatta’s win in the August 2017 poll was subsequently voided by the Supreme Court on a split decision.

Although Jubilee disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision, Uhuru and his running mate, William Ruto, agreed to participate in the October 2017 repeat poll boycotted by their main challenger, Raila Odinga of the National Super Alliance (NaSA).

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Duale earns 4 times the salary of other MPs, Moses Kuria reveals

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Garissa Township Member of Parliament Aden Duale is among the MPs who are pushing for more allowances in the Parliament prompting Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to launch an attack against him over the weekend.

The MPs have been demanding more money in allowances at the expense of a common mwananchi. But did you know that the National Assembly majority leader is among the members who earn handsomely every month?

Well, Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has revealed that MPs from North Eastern parts pf the country earn four times the amount of money other MPs earn in a month.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on KTN News’ PointBlank show on Wednesday night, Kuria who has hence expressed his 2022 presidential ambitions said that Members from Garissa, Turkana, Mandera, Wajir, Moyale, Isiolo and other North Eastern regions take home four times the amount he takes home as a Gatundu South MP.

Kuria says this is because of some animal called mileage.

“A member from North Eastern takes home 4 times the money he takes home because of some animal called mileage,” the vocal MP told Tony Gachoka, the host of KTNPointBlank show.

Last year, a number of legislators expressed concern about hefty payments and siphoning of taxpayers’ money through mileage claims.

At least 18 MPs from the 11th Parliament raised complaints with Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi and the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) against their colleagues and the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) for excessive allowances and skewed claims.

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VIDEO: Sonko threatens to storm Parliament buildings should Duale ignore this order

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has threatened to call upon a mass demonstration to storm the National Assembly if Majority leader Aden Duale does not withdraw a petition by Members of Parliament seeking their salary increment.

The Nairobi County chief has given Duale a 14-day ultimatum to comply with his directive.

This comes barely a day after Sonko launched a scathing attack against Duale over MPs’ greed. The attack came when Sonko and Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria took their Wanjiku crusade to Mombasa.

Sonko through his facebook page on Monday sought for historic support from members of the public, civil society, comrades and religious leaders in storming the National Assembly if Aden Duale does not withdraw the proposed salary and allowances increment

“I do hereby seek for historic support from members of the public, civil society, comrades and religious leaders in storming the National Assembly if Aden Duale does not withdraw the proposed salary and allowances increment at the expense of taxpayers within the next 14 days,” Sonko angrily threatened.

He however asserted that the demonstration will be legal and within the confinements of the constitution.

“We shall comply with all the due constitutional and legal requirements to ensure the success of this demonstration and protect the rights of the people of Kenya,” Sonko assured.

Sonko believes that sovereign power belongs to the people, and only donated to elected leaders as enshrined in Article 1 of the Constitution of Kenya.

MPs are pushing for a salary increment and some, like Suba MP, Millie Odhiambo blamed her constituents for making her go broke, alleging that her salary was stretched to the limit because of contributions and handouts.

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VIDEO: 2022 utachunga ngamia bila underwear! Sonko slaps Duale below the belt

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Nairobi County Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko on Sunday took the team Wanjiku campaigns to Mombasa alongside the Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria.

Sonko who dumped his security details to enter Mombasa aboard a matatu received a warm reception with youths chanting his name.

While addressing the really, the Nairobi County chief took a swipe at National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale. Sonko sent a stern warning to the Garissa Township lawmaker over his support for the increment of MPs salary by 100% including night allowances.

Sonko accused Duale of advocating for his own interests while the people of Garisa are suffering with lack of water and poor infrastructure.

Sonko told Duale to instead think about how the people who elected him can access good Hospitals , schools,roads and other essential infrastructures.

He further warned Duale to stop questioning the whereabouts of the revenue collected by County governments, directing him to go and read the audit books from the office of the Controller of budget.

He told the lawmaker to keep off devolution.

“Aden Duale nakwambia hii pesa ya Ugatuzi apana ya mama yako, hii pesa ya ugatuzi apana ya ngamia zako huko Garissa,” said Sonko.

The seemingly angry Sonko further cautioned Duale to be careful about 2022.

” Mimi nakwambia Duale ukiendelea hivo, kutaka kujiongezea mshahara na wananchi Garissa hawana maji, ukiendelea hivo 2022 utaenda kuchunga ngamia bila underwear,” Sonko said.

Watch the full video here.

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