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Full List of Changes Expected in Jubilee From Uhuru’s State House Meeting

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Jubilee senators are today (Monday May 11, 2020) meeting with President Uhuru Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi.

The meeting is said to be a parliamentary group meeting where major changes in Jubilee House leadership will be announced.

On the list of changes, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen is expected to be replaced.

It is expected that West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio will replace the Elgeyo Marakwet senator as the Senate Majority Leader as Uhuru purges rebels, many of them allies of Deputy President William Ruto.

Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata is also set to occupy his Nakuru counterpart Susan Kihika as the Majority Chief Whip while Kang’ata’s place will be given to Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja.

Susan is a strong supporter of DP Ruto’s 2022 presidential candidate.

The changes come in wake of a coalition agreement signed between former ruling party KANU and Jubilee Party which has since been deposited with Registrar of Political Parties.

Kanu’s Poghisio is being rewarded for his loyalty to Uhuru through Baringo Senator Gideon Moi’s party.

According to People Daily, Gideon, a fierce rival of Ruto, is likely to be a big beneficiary of the new alignments.

DP Ruto is expected to attend Monday’s Jubilee meeting alongside the party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju.

Murkomen and Kihika are being accused of defying President Kenyatta’s call to stop early 2022 campaigns.

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Mzee Moi’s Prophecy Coming to Reality? KANU Officially Joins Jubilee, Tangatanga Cries Foul

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

The second President of Kenya Mzee Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi’s prophecy that has been living on seems to have come into reality.

Deputy President Dr William Ruto’s allies are now crying foul after the Gideon Moi-led Kenya African National Union (KANU) officially joined the President Uhuru Kenyatta-led Jubilee party.

Former State House employee Dennis Itumbi, who is considered a close DP Ruto ally, Sunday evening took to his official twitter account to share the details of an approved coalition government between the ruling Jubilee Party and KANU.

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Itumbi shared a signed document from the registrar of political parties, addressing Jubilee secretary General Raphael Tuju, and his KANU counterpart Nick Salaat.

The document that certifies that coalition between the two parties has been signed by the representative of both parties.

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Itumbi, however, demonstrates the decision, arguing that the registrar of parties had approved the coalition illegally.

According to Itumbi, the move is against Article 32 of the Jubilee party constitution.

“The Registrar of Political Parties has already CERTIFIED the illegal Coalition Agreement. Check the excerpt of Article 32 of the Jubilee Constitution,” Itumbi tweeted.

Some Kenyans on Twitter have however reacted, arguing that the late Mzee Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi’s prophecy is now coming to reality.

Mzee Moi took over as the President of Kenya in 1978 after the death of the first President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. Moi was the Vice President then.

The constitution then provided that in the event the President died, the Vice President was to take over as President for 90 days before a fresh election could be conducted.

At the beginning, he was dismissed as the passing cloud but came to grow to become one of the tyrants in Kenya’s history.

At one time, he alluded to the fact that his party, the Kenya African National Union (KANU) would rule Kenya for 100 years. People dismissed him but his prophecy still stands.

Kenya is still ruled by KANU. The forest changed but the KANU monkeys are still the same. The third President of Kenya, Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki was initially in KANU. The fourth President of Kenya, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta was initially in KANU. In fact it was Moi who made him who he is today.

Now that a Coalition between KANU and Jubilee has been approved, are there chances that Gideon Moi will be the next head of state?

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Ruto Man Opens up on His Meeting With Raila Amid Betrayal Claims

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Kapsaret MP Oscar Kipchumba Sudi has been forced to open up on his meeting with Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga.

Wednesday evening, a section of Kenyan social media users speculated that the vocal Deputy President William Ruto’s ally had met the former Prime Minister in a prominent hotel to plot President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ouster.

The speculations followed Suna East Junet Mohamed’s remarks in Parliament Wednesday afternoon, when he called on President Kenyatta to resign alongside his government if he was not ready to deliver.

Controversial blogger Robert Alai led other Kenyans in speculating, arguing that Sudi had met Raila at Pumpkin restaurant in Kilimani for lunch, only for ODM legislators to demand President Kenyatta’s resignation a few hours later.

The blogger even went further with his speculations, arguing that Raila had told Sudi that he can’t trust President Kenyatta to cross a river with him.

However, Sudi was on the evening of Wednesday forced to take to his social media accounts to open up on the details of his meeting with the African Union envoy.

The lawmaker noted tat he had indeed met Raila at a popular restaurant in Nairobi. He cited that they had lunch together, and thereafter had a chat resolving around personal matters.

He noted that Raila is like a father to him, since he was a close friend of his late son Fidel Odinga. Sudi noted hat he asked Raila about the progress of Fidel’s children and family at large, adding that they don’t have to discuss politics when they meet.

“Earlier today I bumped into Former PM, Raila Odinga having lunch at a popular restaurant. We had lunch together and thereafter chit chats. Raila is like a father to me. We were close buddies with his son the late Fidel Odinga. I asked him about the progress of Fidel’s children and family at large. When I meet him it doesn’t necessarily mean that we discuss politics,” he posted.

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Moses Kuria Reveals Tangatanga’s Intrigues to Kill Tuju Politically

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has revealed the intrigues being played by Deputy President William Rutos’s allies to kill Jubilee party Secretary General Raphael Tuju, politically.

The controversial lawmaker Wednesday evening took to his social media handles to reveal the plans Tanga Tanga team have to kick out Tuju.

According to the MP, the ruling Jubilee party will soon hold its party elections. From the elections, Moses Kuria will be made the new party’s Secretary General.

According to Moses Kuria, Tuju, whom he has termed as an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) special envoy in Jubilee party will be banished to Rarieda for good.

“The good news for Jubilee Party Members. Soon we will hold party elections. And I will be your Secretary General. And the ODM special envoy in Jubilee Raphael Tuju will be banished to Rarieda for good. Hiyo ndiyo Rieng. Everything else is splitting hairs,” he posted.

Tuju on his part says that Jubilee Party troubles began after the handshake between ODM leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

According to Tuju, people opposed the truce between Uhuru and Raila had orchestrated the current infighting in the party.

The anti-handshake team, he said, have regrouped and are now rocking the Jubilee ship from within.

Tuju who spoke during a popular morning radio show Wednesday morning also disclosed that all key decisions within the party are sanctioned by the President.

Ruto and his allies have always singled out the SG for attacks, sometimes claiming his heart is in ODM.

But according to Tuju, the Jubilee Party constitution gives the President immense powers as the party leader.

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Raphael Tuju Finally Reveals The Real Cause of Jubilee Party Wrangles

by Muthoni Kamande
written by Muthoni Kamande

Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has reveald the real reason behind the wrangles being witnessed in the ruling party.

According to Tuju, the troubles began after the handshake between Orange Democrativ Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta.

Speaking during one of the popular radio shows Wednesday morning, Tuju said that the people opposed to the truce between Uhuru and Raila had orchestrated the current infighting in the party.

The anti-handshake team, he said, have regrouped and are now rocking the Jubilee ship from within.

Deputy President William Ruto and his men believe the Uhuru wing teamed up with Raila to scuttle his 2022 bid. 

Tuju spoke during Ramogi Baraza, a popular Dholuo talk show focusing on current affairs in the country.

Tuju also disclosed that all key decisions within the party are sanctioned by the President.

Ruto and his allies have always singled out the SG for attacks, sometimes claiming his heart is in ODM.

But according to Tuju, the Jubilee Party constitution gives the President immense powers as the party leader.

“As the secretary general of the Jubilee Party, there is nothing I just wake up and do. Everything I do is after consultation with the President who is my boss,” Tuju said

Just recently, Ruto termed Tuju and other Jubilee top brass “crooks and heartless gangsters”.

The remarks came after the ruling party announced plans to make changes to the National Management Committee.

The new officials were installed last week despite Ruto’s protestations.

Tuju described his relationship with Ruto as cordial.

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Revealed: Ruto Defies Uhuru’s Directive to Contribute to Covid-19 Fund, Here’s How he Makes His Donations

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President William Ruto has defied a directive by President Uhuru Kenyatta to make contributions through the Covid-19 Emergency Response Fund, details have emerged.

The Fund was established by President Kenyatta to coordinate all donations in relation to the ongoing pandemic.

Ruto has instead been distributing food through a network of religious institutions and politicians.

Using churches, mosques and MPs the DP, who has stayed away from the public limelight, has for the last month been distributing weekly food rations.

The food is being distributed with firm instructions that there should be no publicity.

A source involved in the distribution said, “Last week we fed 11,152 families. This week we have fed 16,600 families.”

The packages contain a 2kg packet of unga, 1kg beans and 400ml cooking oil.

Churches in the network that Ruto is using include the Kenya Assemblies of God, Pentecostal Assemblies of God and PEFA

Sisters with a Mission are also distributing dry rations and Iftar vouchers to vulnerable Muslim communities during Ramadhan with support of the DP.

Speaking at Jamia Mosque, Supkem secretary general Mohamed Mahat said they were very happy that Ruto was supporting the vulnerable.  

“We have never seen a person support an entire community as Ruto has done. This shows love and concern for the vulnerable. It is ironic that the person offering sadaka and help to the people, also needs help from what he faces every day,” he said.

National Assembly Majority leader Aden Duale said Ruto was focused on making the lives of Kenyans easier and not petty politics and drama.

“Ndugu makamu wa rais amekuwa na sisi na anatoa kila constituency ya waislamu [Our brother the deputy president has stood with us throughout and has supported every Muslim constituency],” Duale said.

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Uhuru Set to Fire 4 Cabinet Secretaries Allied to Ruto in a Looming Reshuffle

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

At least four Cabinet Secretaries are reportedly on their way out in a looming Cabinet reshuffle.

According to reports, two of the Cabinet Secretaries are allied to Deputy President William Ruto with the remaining two two on President Uhuru Kenyatta’s side.

Daily Nation on Monday, May 4 reported that a powerful Cabinet Secretary is also to be moved to a lesser ministry.

The Cabinet reshuffle comes after an alleged meeting between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, Kenya African National Union (KANU) party leader Gideon Moi and Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) boss Francis Atwoli.

Others said to have attended the meetings are former Cabinet Minister Paul Otuoma and Siaya Senator James Orengo.

According to Tiaty MP William Kamket, the changes were inevitable and would come “in any form, at any time”.

He claims that Ruto had failed in his role of supporting the President.

“Between William Ruto and Raila Odinga, who supports President Kenyatta? Between Gideon Moi and William Ruto, who supports the President’s agenda?

“The answer is clear, these two leaders are not meant to be just choir members in this government when some people viciously attack it.

“The President has been quiet when they make noise, attack him and now it is time to act. He has waited for them to make true their threats and to walk out but they are hesitant. It is now time to kick them out, and it will happen very soon,” he stated.

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Ruto’s Tanga Tanga Announces New Plot to Deal With Uhuru And Raphael Tuju

by Gabriel Omolo
written by Gabriel Omolo

Political leaders affiliated to Deputy President William Ruto have announced plans to bypass Jubilee party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju.

The disgruntled politicians plan to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting without involving Mr Tuju. The NEC has not met since the 2017 elections.

The Secretary-General had stated that he is not able to convene the meeting because he is operating on an acing capacity.

“As it is, we are currently operating under Article 33 of the Constitution, the transitional clause. Under this law, I cannot purport to claim to be the bonafide Secretary-General, and this applies to all other officials on acting capacity. As such, it is difficult for even me to convene the demanded NEC when I don’t have a full mandate as an elected official,” Tuju was quoted by a local daily.

The DP’s allies now state that Tuju’s deputy, Soy MP Caleb Kositany, who is allowed by the party constitution to deputise the SG, will convene the meeting.

SG Tuju offended a section of Jubilee party members after he submitted a list of changes to names of the party’s National Management Committee (NMC) to the Registrar of political parties.

Kositany in a protest letter on Friday noted it is not going to be business as usual in the running of party affairs.

“Arrangements are currently underway to convene the NEC meeting in compliance with the directions issued by the Registrar of Political Parties on 16th April, 2020. The registrar directed that any such changes should be made in accordance with the procedures and processes of the Jubilee party constitution and structures,” the disgruntled MPs stated in a letter.

Mr Kositany on Sunday added: “Look at the party constitution. We have many options. We are preparing for the meeting, where we intend to make right all wrongs that have been done in Jubilee. It is not going to be business as usual.”

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Ruto Sends a Moving Late Night Message to Prominent PS Thrown Into Mourning

by Maureen Mwangi
written by Maureen Mwangi

Deputy President William Ruto on Monday mid-night sent his condolences message to the family of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forestry Chris Kiptoo following the passing on of his father, John Kiptoo Chebotibin.

In his condolences message, the DP heaped praised on the departed old man saying he was full of humility and with a hard-working personality.

“We are saddened by the death of John Kiptoo Chebotibin, father to Dr Chris Kiptoo, the Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

“Mzee Chebotibin was humble, hardworking and with a warm personality; he was a selfless, dedicated and prolific leader who worked for the greater good of the community.

“May God give the family and friends strength and courage to bear this immense sorrow. Rest In Peace,” tweeted DP Ruto.

The condolences message from the DP came several hours after President Uhuru Kenyatta had sent his regrets on Mzee Kiptoo’s death.

President Uhuru eulogised Mzee Chebotibin as a respected leader whose wisdom steered his service delivery during his tenure as a police officer.

“We remember Mzee Chebotibin as a wise and respected senior citizen who served our country with distinction as a Police Officer before retiring to become a successful cereal and dairy farmer,” the President eulogised.

Mzee Chebotibin passed away on Friday at a Nairobi hospital while undergoing medication.

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Raila, Ruto Join Kenyans in Mourning Billionaire’s Daughter

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President, William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga have this morning joined other Kenyans in condoling with the family of Keroche Breweries Ltd. CEO, Tabitha Karanja.

The duo have mourned the death of the business family’s daughter, Tecra Muigai Karanja.

Decra passed on Saturday  May 2, 2020 after being involved in a fatal accident.

The Deputy President took to his twitter account to condole the family during a difficult and sad moment of losing a young and hardworking citizen.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Keroche Breweries Chairman Joseph Karanja and CEO Tabitha Karanja following the death of your daughter, Tecra Muigai Karanja.”

Raila in his message urged the Karanja’s to accept deep condolences from him and Mama Ida, his wife.

Raila prayed that God grants the bereaved family strength and courage to bear the loss.

“Dear Joseph and Tabitha Karanja, Please accept deep condolences from @IdaOdinga and I on the passing of your daughter Tecra Muigai. May the Lord grant you strength and courage to bear the loss. May Tecra’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace,” Raila tweeted.

The death of Tecra adds more misery to the CEO and owners of the Keroche Breweries Ltd who are battling with court cases against KRA over alleged unpaid billions of taxes. The family, however, has requested the public to give them privacy during this time when they are mourning their daughter.

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It Will End in Tears, Moses Kuria Cries Foul as Tuju Does The Unthinkable to Tangatanga

by Gabriel Omolo
written by Gabriel Omolo

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has said that Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju has declared a political war, which will end in tears.

The controversial lawmaker took to his official facebook page to react to the changes in the ruling party that have been highly protested by Deputy President William Ruto and his allies.

Tuju, despite all the protests from lawmakers allied to Tanga Tanga faction of Jubilee, has gone ahead to publish the changes made on the ruling party’s National Management Committee (NMC) in Saturday’s May 2, 2020 leading local dailies.

Moses Kuria, while reacting to the publications, termed Tuju as an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party special envoy in Jubilee.

Kuria says that Tuju has placed a notice in Saturday papers with the irregular changes in the Jubilee National Management Committee despite the ruling by the Registrar of Political Parties.

He went ahead to say that the Country is at the onset of a budget and Finance Bill process in parliament and it needed peace and space without political sideshows.

“Despite the ruling by the Registrar of Political Parties, ODM special envoy in Jubilee Raphael Tuju has placed a notice in Saturday papers with the irregular changes in the Jubilee National Management Committee. We are at the onset of a budget and Finance Bill process in parliament and we needed peace and space without political sideshows. Anyway, war has been declared. It will end in tears,” he posted.

The Registrar of Political Parties had temporarily stopped the anticipated change of names in Jubilee Party’s National Management Committee.

RPP Anne Nderitu halted the decision to effect the changes after 350 members of the party filed written objections with her office over the manner in which the process was carried out.

Ms Nderitu wrote to Tuju, forwarding the objections and ordering resolution of the issues the members raised in their demand for the process to be halted.

She noted that the issues must be addressed in accordance with the party’s constitution, the Political Parties Act and the conclusion filed with her office.

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Ruto’s Lawyer: ODM Has Excellent Chance if Joho is Their Presidential Candidate For 2022

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Flamboyant City lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi has claimed that Mombasa governor Ali Hassan Joho might be the Kenya’s next President.

The senior counsel who has been representing Deputy President William Ruto in a case involving Weston Hotel says that Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has an excellent chance if Joho is made their Presidential candidate for 2022.

Through a Sunday morning tweet, the lawyer claimed that leaders are born during crisis.

He argued that the the ODM party leader has gone completely awol at this time of Covid-19 pandemic. He says that Governor Joho is the only ODM politician who has been visible and effective at the time of coronavirus pandemic.

“Leaders are BORN during crisis and at a time when Hon Raila has gone COMPLETELY AWOL Governor @HassanAliJoho has been the only VISIBLE/EFFECTIVE ODM politician during the Coronavirus crisis. ODM has excellent chance if Joho is ODM’s Presidential candidate for 2022,” he tweeted.

Joho has taken the lead in the fight against Covid-19 in a way that has caught many by surprise. He has won praise for his style of leadership in a time of crisis, which is arguably better than that of his compatriots in the Council of Governors. 

The county has even threatened to prosecute residents who fail to comply with directives. 

Joho, who has set aside a Sh200 million war chest against the coronavirus from the county’s kitty, has been pulling different players together. 

He has even acquired the most unlikely unofficial assistant, hitherto political rival Suleiman Shahbal, who has taken the lead role among the business community. 

Shahbal’s idea of a disinfecting booth at the Likoni ferry crossing, where ferry users can be disinfected en masse, was quickly taken up by his new-found partner in crisis. 

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Itumbi Badly Exposes Political Analyst Mutahi Ngunyi

by Brian Miano
written by Brian Miano

Former State House Director of Digital and Diaspora Communication Dennis Itumbi has badly exposed renown political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi.

Mutahi Ngunyi had been earlier accused of scripting last Sunday’s Punchline show, a political talk show that airs every Sunday night on K24 Tv, hosted by Anne Kiguta.

In the show, Mutahi Ngunyi was the main guest, among several others.

During the show, a scathing attack was launched against Deputy President Dr William Ruto, with even the host declaring using facts, that the second in command will never be the President of Kenya.

Anne Kiguta, on behalf of K24 TV, stated that DP Ruto had no chance of becoming President in 2022.

She said K24 TV had made the prediction after observing the infighting for the control of Jubilee Party over the past week.

Kiguta said there was no doubt that President Uhuru Kenyatta had a fall out with his deputy who she accused of faking togetherness where there was none.

“While reporting these events that have followed, we have often debated why the DP has stayed where he is clearly not wanted, why face the humiliation? why create the illusion that all is well while clearly, it’s not? why create the image of togetherness where there is none? How does it benefit the DP?“

“For many of DP’s allies is that they have mistakenly thought that they could force the President into the past days working together…we observe only way out for the DP and that its – stop fighting reality. Living in the real world as horrible as it is frees you to make decisions that can work in the present,” K24’s editorial continued as read out by Ms Kiguta.

However, Itumbi on the morning of Friday April 24, revealed that it was Mutahi Ngunyi who scripted the editorial piece that was read by Anne Kiguta.

Itumbi went ahead to reveal that it was indeed Mutahi Ngunyi who invited guests on the show. To prove this, Itumbi exposed private chats that Mutahi Ngunyi had with some of the guests on the show.

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“Goodmorning my Friend @MutahiNgunyi – Be slow to DENY next time buddy. You not only scripted #Punchline for @AnneKiguta – You also invited guests to the show. #SystemYaFacts,” he tweeted.

On April 20, Mutahi Ngunyi had denied the allegations of scripting the editorial piece for K24 TV, arguing that the editorial had nothing but panashe.

“Hello my FREN @OleItumbi. I think @AnneKiguta Editorial on #Punchline had NOTHING but Panashe (google word). And thanks for SUGGESTING that I wrote it with my @5thestateKE gang. In the MEANTIME, read a BOOK my FREN! It makes a lot of DIFFERENCE! ” he posted.

By the time of publishing this article, Mutahi Ngunyi had not yet responded to Dennis Itumbi’s latest allegations.

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Ruto Ally Dies in Grisly Road Accident

by Jacinta Mbithi
written by Jacinta Mbithi

Naivasha Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Karanja Mburu has passed on after a grisly road accident.

The vocal MCA who is also a close ally to Deputy President William Ruto died in a road accident at Gilgil viewpoint near diatomite.

He succumbed to the injuries he sustained after he hit a tree and his vehicle rolled multiple times.

A number of his supporters have mourned him as a courageous politician and one of the key pointmen for Ruto in Nakuru county.

Here are some of their messages:

“Lakeview MCA Hon Karanja Mburu was involved in a road accident at Gilgil last night / early this morning. He Succumbed to death this Morning. Really sad Morning for Naivasha residents, Nakuru County at large and even Kenya in general. A really big blow to the Hustler Nation,” Simon Wachiuri said.

“Naivasha mca karanja Mburu ( Lakeview ward ) dies in a road accident at viewpoint Gilgil near diatomite. His vehicle hit a tree. He was one of the most vocal mcas . He ousted Wanyoike wanango in 2017. He is a close Ally of deputy president William Ruto,” added another Kenyan.

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Stop Hallucinating! You Have no Platform to Control MPs, Kieleweke MP Slams Ruto

by Mustafa Juma
written by Mustafa Juma

Deputy President Dr William Ruto believes that at least 146 lawmakers, both from the National Assembly and the senate have his back.

This is approximately 70 percent of the parliament. But is this the case?

Well, an MP from the Kieleweke faction of Jubilee party has a different thought. The Nyeri town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu bbelieves that the second in command is day dreaming, or rather hallucinating.

According to the MP, the figure that the DP believes he is controlling is an estimate that he just wants to believe that it reflects his support in Parliament but in reality, it is far away from the truth.

“If Deputy President William Ruto believes that he controls 70 per cent of elected Jubilee legislators both in the Senate and the National Assembly, he should know that he is hallucinating. That figure is an estimate that the Deputy President just wants to believe that it reflects his support in Parliament but in reality, it is far away from the truth,” Wambugu told a local daily.

Wambugu goes ahead to note that the Deputy President does not have the platform to control legislators either at the Senate or the National Assembly.

“Ruto is not a party leader or a parliamentary leader. We know who the party leader of the ruling Jubilee is. We also know who the leaders of the other parties represented in Parliament are. We also know who the majority leaders and minority leaders in Parliament are. Ruto is none of them. So to say that he controls that percentage of MPs in Parliament basing it on the number of MPs who have protested against changes in Jubilee officials would be misleading,” the MP was quoted by the local daily.

The lawmaker further notes that Ruto should use the influence he has to help Kenya and Kenyans by playing a critical role in helping the country through COVID-19 pandemic.

“Whatever influence Ruto has, he should use it to help Kenyans and Kenya. He should play a critical role in helping the country through the Covid-19 pandemic. This obsession the Deputy President has with leading Kenya in 2022 should be put on hold because there are currently more pressing issues that leaders need to look into,” he said.

“All his energies should be directed to the fight against the pandemic and not the 2022 succession politics. Ruto should do whatever he can to ensure that there is a Kenya and Kenyans to lead come 2022,” he added.

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DP Ruto Should Know When to Hold on And When to Let go

by Adelide Kamau
written by Adelide Kamau

The Deputy President, William Ruto writing to the registrar of political parties rejecting the move to change Jubilee party’s top organs and terming it fraudulent is a clear show that the DP is in a burning house fighting for survival.

If it has reached a point where he gets to know about what goes on in Jubilee through Gazette notices, its means he’s already an objectionable figure in Jubilee Party.

DP Ruto should accept the fact that Jubilee is gone. The real owners have come for it and that its time to move on.
He should stop fighting battles he can’t win.

Ruto is simply trying to tell us that all is well when we can clearly see the ship has capsized.

Ruto should instead formulate on how to revive URP or seek refuge in the Isaac Ruto led CCM party  because it is evident that he no longer have clout in Jubilee.

The second in command on Friday evening took to his official twitter account to slam those involved in changing a section of the officials.

The seemingly angry Ruto said that as Kenyans are focused on fighting COVID-19 pandemic, some people, whom he has termed as shadowy characters are attempting to fraudulently institute illegal changes in the officials of the President Uhuru Kenyatta-led party.

He vowed to fight on and ensure that the illegal changes don’t happen.

Ruto alerted the registrar of political parties about the changes, arguing the party had never made the changes.

He further urged Jubilee Party members to remain calm, noting that the matter was being handled.

” As Kenyans are focused on the Covid-19 pandemic,some shadowy characters are attempting to FRAUDULENTLY institute ILLEGAL changes in officials of Jubilee party. As deputy leader I have alerted the registrar of the fraud. Party members should know that the matter is being handled,” he tweeted.

Ruto shared a gazette notice number 3084 that showed the officials that have been changed.

The notice dated April 6, 2020 and addressed to registrar of parties in Kenya Ann Nderitu indicates various changes in the National Management Committee of Jubilee party.

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