Uhuru’s resurrected handlers warn “tanga tanga” group as propagandists

The 2022 succession battle reared its head in Nairobi’s raging politics after a politicians from Mt Kenya told off DP William Ruto’s ‘hustler’ brand of politics.

On a day of well-coordinated Press briefings in by Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju, serving and former Mt Kenya leaders, Uhuru’s wing pushed back criticism directed at him while sending out stern warning to leaders allied to Ruto.

It started with a surprise closing of ranks by at least 18 Mt Kenya leaders – some erstwhile political protagonists – led by Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua and former presidential candidate Peter Kenneth, who described the “tanga tanga” group as propagandists out to divide the region for selfish 2022 political interest.Image result for Mt Kenya MPs

In the build up to yesterday’s three meetings to denounce critics of the President, scores of Mt Kenya MPs allied to him, and who had not attended Ruto rallies, had the previous day held a hastily convened briefing in Parliament.
Later on Tuesday evening, Ruto tweeted, asking those dissatisfied with affairs in the Jubilee Party to raise their grievances through formal party channels.

Mr Tuju capped the day of continued wrangling by declaring support for Uhuru’s resolution to unite the country and spread development in all parts of the country.
A well-placed source within the Uhuru’s camps said: “We have to fight back,” pointing to a day of a well-choreographed political battle within the ruling party. Raphael Tuju
“We are not surprised to witness a lot of hangover of the ethnic-based political talk. However, President Uhuru is very clear, consistent and focused on the vision and mission of Jubilee to take the first bold step away from ethnically based politics,” said Tuju during a Press conference at the party’s headquarters.

Kenneth said Uhuru was not a lame duck president.
“We demand respect for the President as head of government, head of state and symbol of national unity. Individuals with divergent views must criticise or correct the President with decorum,” said Kenneth.

 

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