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VIDEO: Tangatanga lawmaker vows to revenge against critics should Ruto win 2022 race

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Legislators allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto seem to have already started issuing warnings that Ruto’s team is carefully profiling people opposed to his candidature.

In his remarks on Sunday, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei seemed to conclude that those opposed to Dr Ruto will face unspecified consequences should he win in 2022.

He accused unnamed people of causing havoc against the DP, adding that Tanga Tanga has already marked them for retaliation in 2022.

“Let me finish by saying, those people who have continued to fight DP William Ruto, we are profiling you. When you are fighting the deputy president, you are fighting us.

“Don’t think that the DP does not have his supporters. We see here. Continue abusing him but know that we are marking and profiling you. When that time comes, we shall deal with you. He also have his people, don’t joke,”he said.

Dr Ruto is one of the front runners for 2022 polls. On Sunday in Meru, he said that he’s ready to tackle opposition leader Raila Odinga, who has however not declared interest.

Mr Odinga dismissed an article by Sunday Nation which claimed that he’s contesting. He has since given the publication 24 hours to issue an apology.

Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu took issues with Cherargei’s remarks, demanding to know the people Ruto’s team is targeting in 2022.

Watch the video below.

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Blow to Ruto’s Tanga tanga as MP bans them from holding rallies

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

After the emergence of two factions in ruling party’s Jubilee, two different women groups linked to the factions have been given birth to.

The Kieleweke faction that spearheads President Uhuru Kenyatta’s development agenda has team Embrace women group and the Tanga tanga group which has hence launched early presidential campaigns for deputy President Dr William Ruto has team Inua mama.

On Friday, the groups held two different rallies. Team Embrace was in Kakamega’s Bukhungu stadium whilst team inua mama camped in Nyeri town.

However, the inua mama rally in Nyeri turned out to be chaotic.

This has forced Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu to react following the chaotic Tanga Tanga rally at his backyard.

The group of women supporting Ruto’s bid had to cancel a rally organised by Nyeri Woman Representative Rahab Mukami, following the chaotic scenes.

Ngunjiri, who has been critical of the pro-Ruto team dubbed as Tanga Tanga, took to Facebook to warn against future rallies in the constituency.

“Am sorry. But #2022 siasa in Nyeri Constituency. At this time is a No,” wrote Wambugu, after forcefully storming the rally that was later called off.

The team had earlier toured neighboring Kirinyaga County where they were hosted by Purity Ngirici. It was the second time a pro-Ruto rally was being disrupted in Nyeri.

Among the leaders present were county MPs Wangui Ngirici (Kirinyaga) Jane Chebaibai (Elgeyo Marakwet) Gladys Boss-Shollei (Uasin Gishu) Beatrice Nkatha (Tharaka/Nithi), Gertrude Mbeyu (Kilifi), Lydia Haika (Taita Taveta) and Faith Gitau (Nyandarua).

According to Wambugu, the women legislators did not say anything of substance apart from uttering abusive statements in their rally.

“THEN OF COURSE – I VISITED THE ‘INUA-WHATEVER’ EVENT THAT SOME FEMALE MPs BROUGHT TO NYERI …But lakini except matusi I didn’t actually hear anything else of substance. But we didn’t interrupt them.They spoke. Then they left. And we left,” he posted.

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I will run for presidency in 2022, Kivutha Kibwana affirms in front of Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

2022 succession politics is becoming hotter as more candidates continue throwing themselves in the race, with Makueni Governor Professor Kivutha Kibwana being the latest.

This is after the second term County chief affirmed his interest in the 2022 top most political seat in front of Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Prof Kibwana was speaking during the Turkana Annual Cultural Festival in Lodwar on Thursday.

Kibwana was responding to a recent story written by one of the popular Newspapers in the country indicating the people who will run for presidency in 2022.

Kibwana faulted the Newspaper for only publishing the faces of six individuals among them DP Ruto and opposition chief Raila Odinga considered to be the main contestants while leaving out him.

Last year, a section of Kenyans took to social media asking Kibwana to consider running for the Presidency in the 2022 general elections.

In a message sent after Madaraka Day celebration, Kivutha had indicated that “Kenya needs a third liberation. A liberation for economic independence, rooting out corruption and development of the grassroots economy.”

Kenyans were quick to respond to the Makueni County boss urging him to offer himself for the post of President in the coming elections.

Watch the full video of Prof Kivutha Kibwana’s speech in Lodwar below.

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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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Inside Ruto allies plot to shoot down Raila’s referendum bill

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Members of Parliament allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto have vowed to mount a vigorous campaign to shoot down the referendum bill if “it is pushed down the throats of Kenyans.”

According to reports by a local daily, the lawmakers have warned that they have the wherewithal to mount a massive campaign against the public vote which they claimed is “predicated on selfish political interests.”

“We don’t fear a referendum at all. Let them bring it on,” said Soy MP Caleb Kositany, one of the few politicians in Ruto’s coterie. “At the end of the day, we will respect the decision of the majority of Kenyans. Let us meet at the ballot.”

Kandara’s Alice Wahome said Kenyans who voted for Uhuru and Ruto in 2017 are intact and would reject the plebiscite, despite Uhuru joining “the official opposition”.

“We haven’t crossed over and we haven’t changed our minds. We keep promises,” Wahome stated.

She claimed that President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Raila Odinga might as well have hatched a plot to destroy Ruto’s 2022 presidential ambitions.

“Nobody fears a referendum at all. What we are opposed to is a referendum that seeks to enable a few people to get power. We already know, for example, who wants to be Prime Minister and the two deputies,” she was quoted by the Star

The controversial MP, however, reminded Uhuru that the Ruto allies were not about to abandon the DP.

The warning shot from the DP’s brigade is the clearest signal yet that Ruto could be weighing his options, including a political duel with his boss.

Such a contest will likely leave him thoroughly bruised as the country’s political bigwigs have closed ranks to support constitutional change.

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The day Martha Karua got Ruto fired as a Minister

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Narc-Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua in an has admitted to being the reason behind Deputy President Dr  William Ruto’s firing in 2011.

Speaking during an interview with K24 on a show dubbed Punchline, Karua noted that this was after the then Agriculture Minister had been charged in a court of law for allegedly defrauding the Kenya Pipeline Company of over Ksh100 million.

She stated that she was the one who called for Ruto’s sacking in the national assembly due to the fraud case.

“Despite the case not succeeding in court, I remember asking a question in parliament as a backbencher to get the coalition government to sack him as a minister and they did,” Karua emphatically stated.

Karua further revealed that the case was dropped, not on merit but, because the main witnesses failed to show up to testify.

She also claimed that one of the witnesses had been allegedly bribed by being given a managerial position in a parastatal under Ruto’s agriculture ministry.

The former Justice Minister had earlier resigned from the coalition government as she claimed that she felt like a misfit in Mwai Kibaki’s cabinet.

In the same interview, Karua alleged that the DP’s security officials were heavily involved in her being rigged out of the Kirinyaga Gubernatorial position.

She was then asked to pick a leader to vote for if she had an option of Raila Odinga and William Ruto.

“Without even thinking about it I would pick Raila Odinga,” the former presidential aspirant concluded.

Watch the interview in the video below.

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Details of Rift Valley Leaders’ closed-door meeting at Moi’s Kabarak home

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A section of Rift Valley leaders on Sunday held a closed-door meeting at Senator Gideon Moi’s Kabarak home. The meeting was chaired by the Baringo Senator who is keen to run for Presidency, alongside CCM party leader Isaac Ruto, who has since cut ties with Deputy President Dr William Ruto.

Joint rally between CCM and KANU, Building Bridges Initiative, plight of farmers and Kerio Valley insecurity dominated leaders meeting.

By 11am, leaders had started trickling in for the unique meeting, ideally bringing together those opposed to Deputy President William Ruto’s leadership and candidature for 2022 polls.

The closed-door meeting that ensued has been mooted as Moi’s bid to solidify his home support, with an eye on the 2022 general elections.

Leaders present at the meeting were Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Alex Tolgos, former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, Moiben MP Sila Tiren, Nominated MP Wilson Sossion and Kanu Secretary General Nick Salat.

Former MPs Zakayo Cheruiyot, Musa Sirma, Frankline Bett, Businessman Bundotich Buzeki and Tiaty MP William Kamket, were also present at the meeting.

The Baringo senator has been steadily garnering support, in his bid to weaken Deputy President William Ruto’s grip on the vote-rich region.

President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga are keen to have the constitution changed through the BBI initiative, which has however been met with resistance from DP William Ruto.

Both Moi and Isaac Ruto are keen to thwart DP William Ruto’s influence in Rift Valley. Initially, Isaac Ruto had given a hint of working with DP but has since leaned towards Moi.

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Weston Hotel aside! Ruto turns his palatial home into top-of-the-range hotel

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s multi-million shilling Karen home that sits on four-acre piece of land now serves as an executive wing of the Weston Hotel that has become the nerve centre and his political power centre, a local daily reports.

According to the Standard, the once palatial family home for the DP’s family has now been turned into an exclusive guest house.

“The hotel is currently undergoing renovation and expansion, but it will be ready and open next month,” said a source involved in renovations as quoted by the local daily.

Reports further indicate that the renovations are expected to upgrade it into a top-of-the-range facility for the affluent clientele complete with a presidential suite that could cost a fortune a night.

Ruto moved into the house in 2010 from an older house within the compound. When he became the Deputy President in 2013, the exigencies of his office- including security- necessitated his move to the official residence which had been completed a year before.

The residence has several houses including two 3 bedroom maisonettes, for the house keeper, security officers and other staff.

Initially the DP was reluctant to move to his official residence after Jubilee came into power. Besides, the house required minor adjustments and refurbishment.

“In his hustler spirit, he decided that the house could give him a coin or two for the family instead of letting it stay unoccupied,” said one of the aides who sought anonymity.

“It is an exclusive hotel or you can call it a guest house, but it is only for the top notch clientele, or when he has guests and wants to have very private meetings,” he added.

Once completed, the guest house will add to Ruto’s ventures into the hospitality industry coming after Weston Hotel, which describes itself ‘as a four-star, a classic, luxurious hotel tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Nairobi Central Business District.

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How the late Laboso settled on Barchok as her deputy

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Today (Thursday) will go down in history of former university professor Hillary Barchok as he is set to be sworn in as Bomet County Governor in an event that is to be attended by deputy President Dr William Ruto.

The swearing in follows the demise of Governor Joyce Laboso. Edwin Abonyo, Laboso’s widower has lifted the lid on how the late county boss settled Barchok as her deputy.

This was three years ago, when Barchok was a don at the Chuka University, with details indicating that the county boss settled on him without his knowledge, before informing him.

Speaking during Laboso’s burial on Saturday, Abonyo added that this was followed by an intense search for the latter, ahead of the Jubilee Party primaries, which they proceeded to win.

He said that an initial attempt to consult him over his selection as Laboso’s running mate was futile as he was out of the country, with attempts to reach him on phone also proving futile.

“We almost gave up as his phone was not going through, but eventually we got through to him and set up a meeting. He was a total stranger, but as fate had it, we were bound to run for this together and I am proud we made it,” he said, according to the Wednesday Daily Nation.

This was confirmed by the incoming governor who on Wednesday admitted that he had never been involved in politics previously.

He expressed his gratitude for having worked with the departed leader, vowing to stick to her dreams for the county now that he is taking over.

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Ruto Secures Historic Peace Treaty

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto was, on Wednesday, present to witness history in the making, after he helped secure a peace deal in the war-torn Kerio Valley.

A two-month dialogue process initiated by the DP culminated in the penning of a peace accord, set to bring together communities from Elgeyo-Marakwet, West Pokot and Baringo counties.

The country’s second in command also witnessed the re-opening of Chesegon open-air market, formerly bristling with activities, the marketplace had metamorphosed into a ghostly centre for the last seven years following fatal clashes.

“Today, Kerio Valley has changed from the valley of cattle rustling and death to the valley of hope and peace,” DP Ruto remarked.

He then led the leaders gathered at the market centre in prayer, during which he reiterated the need to forgive and forge a new, more prosperous path to the future, The Standardreported.

“Today we put aside all other activities to witness the peace agreement so that development can begin,” he divulged.

Violent cattle rustling tales had been a mainstay in the area christened ‘the valley of death’, with at least 120 people reportedly killed in just under three years.

DP Ruto urged the residents to abandon the archaic way of living and embrace trade and commerce, for a more sustainable future.

Ruto was accompanied by governors John Lonyang’apuo (West Pokot) and Alex Tolgos (Elgeyo-Marakwet), Senator Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo-Marakwet) and several MPs including Oscar Sudi (Kapseret).

In his address, the visibly joyous DP affirmed that the signing of the accord had officially opened up the area to development projects that had stalled due to constant clashes.

Credits: Source Link

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Another Ruto allied MP living in fear of being arrested

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Members of Parliament allied to Deputy President Dr William Ruto have been expressing fear of being arrested. On Tuesday July 23, 2019, Sirisia constituency MP John Waluke had to publicly offer an apology to ODM leader Raila Odinga, Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju and the entire Luo community over an ethnic slur he issued last week.

His apology came after Waluke had been summoned to appear before National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) amid calls to have him arrested.

Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro who is also allied to DP Ruto has now divulged that he would be arrested over the management of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) where he had previously worked as Chairman.

NG-CDF is a body corporate falling under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning. The body ensures that budgetary provisions and offers policy direction to the fund.

Speaking to Daily Nation, Nyoro cited that the order for his arrest had been prompted by his support for the DP and constantly questioning the Interior PS, Karanja Kibicho.

“The idea to arrest me has been hatched after my questioning the interior PS on several issues that were raised by the Auditor-General.

“We won’t take some issues lying down; those thinking they will threaten and silence us will be in for a rude shock,” he told the publication.

Earlier this month, another Ruto allied MP, Kimani Ichungwa, stated that he had also received death threats for supporting DP Ruto.

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Why Aukot’s referendum push is a win for Ruto, a blow to Uhuru and Raila

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga have been pushing for constitutional changes through their Building Brides initiative, but will it be an easy journey?

Well, Thirdway Alliance Party leader Dr Ekuru Aukot is pushing for constitutional changes as well. Whilst President Kenytatta and Raila are pushing for more representation, over representation is Dr Aukot’s major concern.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Thursday approved 1.2 of the 1.4 million signatures which Aukot had presented for scrutiny by the commission.

With the law dictating that a person seeking to implement changes in the constitution present one million signatures, Aukot has cruised past the first section of the test.

Consequently, this exposes the nation to a possible referendum, probably next year, which comes as a blow to Uhuru and Raila, who have been pushing for an expanded government.

Aukot, on the other hand, is pushing to have elective seats reduced.

This will, therefore, force the two to go back to the drawing board to consider other ways of realising their push, putting into consideration that it will be impossible to their referendum bid to materialise with Aukot’s also looming.

Political analyst Herman Manyora claims that Deputy President Dr William Ruto stands to benefit from the referendum push by Dr Aukot.

Through his YouTube channel, Manyora explained that Aukot’s plans go through then the country can’t hold another plebiscite until 2022.

In his opinion, this would frustrate plans by the ODM Party Leader to hold a similar exercise to amend the Constitution. 

“There are those who believe that if this referendum were to be undertaken, not even go through, just to be undertaken then it would make it nearly impossible for any other group, BBI and the handshake included, to bring another referendum to Kenyans before the next election. 

“Therefore Ruto will have scored if the Thirdway Alliance was able to be taken to the people for a vote,” Manyora explained.

He went on to add that skeptics were claiming that the ‘Punguza Mzigo’ initiative would die before it reaches the County Assembly because of the many legal issues surrounding it.

Watch Manyora’s video below:

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Blow to Ruto as Uhuru comes to Tuju’s defense

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President Dr William Ruto on Sunday took a swipe at Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju questioning his new role in ODM leader Raila Odinga’s team, two days after the CS without portfolio attended a meeting with ODM leaders in Rarieda constituency.

Ruto’s post on twitter sparked a debate with his close allies calling for the resignation of Tuju following his suspected links with Raila.

“So our democracy is so liberal that the SG of a ruling party has become the chief strategist of the opposition!! Maajabu (wonders),” Ruto’s post read.

President Uhuru Kenyatta has however defended Tuju over the claims.

State House spokesperson Kanze Dena told the Nation Tuesday that Mr Tuju’s Rarieda meeting was official and it was sanctioned by the President.

“The meeting in Rarieda was a government function and Mr Tuju was there in his capacity as the presidential representative,” said Ms Dena.

Kanze Dena further revealed that Tuju had an official speech of the President that he was to read.

“The Cabinet Secretary had an official speech of the President and, therefore, it was not a private function but a development event by the government.”

Mr Tuju also confirmed that he read the Head of State’s speech as a government official.

“It was indeed an official trip. On our arrival, we were received by the local administration and Permanent Secretary in the State department of Youth,” he said.

On Thursday last week, Mr Tuju, Siaya Senator James Orengo, MPs Otiende Amollo (Rarieda), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem) and Jubilee secretariat official Steve Mwanga flew to Rarieda in one chopper to tour various development projects, sparking controversy in Jubilee.

Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju (left), Senator James Orengo and MP Otiende Amollo at a past function. [Source/James Orengo/Twitter]
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Details: Raila’s threats that cowed Uhuru into handshake

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The March 9, 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and his opposition counterpart Raila Odinga has remained to be a history after putting calm on the political tension that was boiling in the Country. But how did it come to be?

Well, as Deputy President Dr William Ruto continues throwing jibe at Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju over his links with Raila, Tuju has revealed other unknown details of how the handshake came to be.

In an exclusive interview with one of the local dailies, Tuju narrated how Odinga used threats of secession to force the president into the handshake.

Tuju claimed that Odinga threatened to unify all the areas that supported him in the 2017 General Election and push for autonomy.

“Before the handshake, there were some people who had ignited the secession debate so you ask yourself who would want to lead a nation which part of the population wants to secede,” Tuju continued.

The CS without portfolio went on to explain that the president had no option but to give in to Odinga’s demands so as to keep the nation united.

“The fate of Kenya depended on resolving issues of enjoining all in the government for everyone to feel part and parcel of this country,” he explained.

He further stated that those fighting the handshake were ill-advised as no one would want to lead a divided nation.

Tuju also explained how difficult it was for both parties to have a seat down and resolve the issues due to their insider’s tough stands.

The decision to have the handshake, according to Tuju, was a move to put the nation’s interests before their individual ones.

On Sunday, Ruto threw jibe at Tuju accusing him of being an opposition strategist despite being Secretary General to a ruling party.

But in his response, Tuju stated that he did not wish to engage the DP in a public spat.

“I refuse to be drawn into a public argument with the deputy president, or engage him through the media, because he is my boss.

“I am committed to supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta’s efforts to unite the country, through bold steps like the BBI, the handshake, the fight against corruption and the Big Four agenda,” cited the CS without portfolio.

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Jubilee MP accuse Ruto of weakening Uhuru’s government

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

A Jubilee lawmaker belonging to Kieleweke faction has accused Deputy President William Ruto of fighting’ the government in public podiums like he was in the opposition.

The Nyeri Township MP Ngunjiri Wambugu says Ruto is weakening President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government.

“Governments are not popular. However those who publicly attack a government are those who want it to lose favor with the public, and become illegitimate. This is usually done by the opposition so as to weaken the government in power in readiness to beat them at elections and take over,”

In a Facebook post on Sunday, Wambugu said it was no longer a secret that the DP and his allies in the Tanga Tanga group were out to weaken Uhuru’s administration following their sustained attacks on people he (Uhuru) appointed to help him deliver on his election pledges.

Ruto’s team has been calling for resignation of three Cabinet Secretaries led by Peter Munya of Trade and a number of Principal Secretaries including Interior’s Karanja Kibicho over claims they were planning to eliminate the DP.

“They are attacking Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, and now the ruling party’s Secretary General! Clearly they want to weaken the government – why?” the first-time MP posed.

He made the remarks moments after Ruto launched an attack on Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju claiming he has shifted his loyalty from the ruling party to the opposition.

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Raila, Uhuru’s 2022 system of government that might lock out Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

With 2022 drawing near, different political leaders with interests in succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta have been seen to have already started campaigning.

Deputy President Dr William Ruto leads in early campaigns despite warning from the head of state. This has prompted the emergence of two factions within ruling party Jubilee, the team kieleweke and Tanga tanga.

But will these campaigns add any value come 2022? Well, the country could be headed for a parliamentary system of government with the Prime Minister being head of government, if proposals by the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) that mirror recommendations in the Bomas draft are implemented.

According to one of the local dailies, the preliminary report was reportedly shared with the principals last week and the team will retreat to write the final report next month.

The Standard reports that preliminary report proposes a Cabinet appointed from among MPs of not more than 20 ministers, including two deputy Prime Ministers, reintroduces deputy ministers, raises allocations to counties to 45 per cent and recommends a reduction of the number of MPs to 209 from 416.   

The 12-member team tasked to propose measures to end ethnic antagonism every election year, wants the President to be elected by a three-tier Electoral College through a secret ballot for a non-renewable term of seven years.

Alternatively, the team proposes that the election of the President be by direct adult suffrage through a secret ballot on the Tuesday immediately preceding the 21 days before the expiry of the term of the sitting President.

The President shall be the Head of State and Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces. 

According to BBI, the national executive authority of the republic shall be exercised in accordance with the Constitution by, or on the authority of, the President and the Prime Minister together with the rest of the Cabinet.

“The President shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of that office on the advice of the Cabinet unless this constitution states otherwise,” the proposal reads in part.

The team suggests that the President shall appoint and may dismiss the Cabinet, including the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Ministers and the ministers.

Other officials appointed or fired by the President are deputy ministers, judges of the superior courts and any other State or public officer who is appointed by the President.

The team proposes that the deputy president shall be the principal assistant and shall not serve for more than two terms.

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