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.