Opposition Chief Raila Odinga might currently be a man facing attacks from all different corners of the Country all thanks to William Ruto’s allies but one thing that still stands out about Raila is the fact that he has people ready and willing to take a bullet for him.
The ODM battallion has shielded Raila from William Ruto’s attacks with many legislators from the Pary cautioningRuto and his co-horts against inciting Raila to a war of words.
Raila has on his part said that he will not respond to Ruto and his allies since he now plays in the Big League with President Kenyatta.
While Raila rests, his allies have taken to the battle front to fight his battles.
In Mombasa, Likoni MP Mishi Mboko defended Uhuru and Raila from attacks by some Rift Valley leaders over the war on corruption.
She was reacting to claims by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi that the war on corruption had been politicised.
She accused the leaders of trying to derail the spirit of the Handshake by creating political tension in the country.
Mboko called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission to take action against leaders who make inflammatory statements that can cause division.
She told Ruto’s allies to stop interfering with the work of institutions charged with fighting corruption.
“Why are Rift Valley MPs attacking the DCI’s office? Let investigations continue because this war is not targeting individuals,” said Mboko.
Ruto recently told off politicians, including Raila, who he accused of wading into the debate about the alleged financial scandal involving the proposed Arror and Kimwarer dam projects in Elgeyo Marakwet county.
The Deputy President was attacked by Raila when he said the amount involved in the two projects was Sh7 billion, and not Sh21 billion as has been widely reported.