The current political climate seems to be unpromising to the unity built by the handshake in roughly a year ago.
The fight against corruption has triggered several reactions; some supporting the scrutiny while others complain of being targeted.
For DP Ruto, being in government, he should be keen on the choice he makes in his utterances to avoid contradicting the government’s stand.
In fact, as a Deputy President, William Ruto should be in the front line in fighting corruption and also stand with the investigation bodies.
By so doing, DP Ruto should not term the DCI amongst other bodies as discriminative.
Actually, most of the leaders who are heading in the investigations were just appointed by President Uhuru Kenyatta, therefore, blaming them is out of order and shameful.
Despite being doubtful in the ongoing scrutiny on corruption, Ruto should be keen to avoid any verbal altercations which could cause rifts between him and Uhuru.
As a matter of fact, pointing out that the anti-corruption bodies are biased, politically, it can be a critical point to widen the rift in Jubilee Party.
Those anticipating to see the ruling party disjointed could be very happy seeing DP Ruto issue statements that contradict the stand of his boss, President Kenyatta.
This could potentially kill DP Ruto’s political ambitions in 2022.
In conclusion, Ruto should continue being the honest ‘hustler’ he has been to his boss.
The latter is focused on leaving a legacy before his second term comes to an end; therefore, Ruto’s part should be ensuring that their friendship remains strong.
Clash with Kuria
Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria has distanced himself from a statement about his 2022 presidential candidature allegedly issued by the Democratic Party (DP).
Kuria, who has expressed interest in succeeding President Uhuru Kenyatta, on Wednesday claimed the office of DP Secretary-General had issued a statement indicating that he will vie on its party ticket.
In a post on his official social media accounts, the outspoken MP said although he was considering to vie on a DP ticket, he was yet to make an official application for membership.
1) I have noted with concern a statement about my candidature coming from the Secretary General of the Democratic Party. I have never declared which party I will vie on. I am interviewing various parties to assess which one is close to my vision and agenda for this nation.
— Moses Kuria (@HonMoses_Kuria) March 27, 2019
2) DP is on that shortlist. Let them relax. The process will take some time and they will be notified of the outcome through formal channels
— Moses Kuria (@HonMoses_Kuria) March 27, 2019
Kuria asked the leadership of the retired President Mwai Kibaki-founded political outfit to relax and wait for his official announcement.
“I have noted with concern a statement about my candidature coming from the Secretary General of the Democratic Party. I have never declared which party I will vie on,” he stated.
The second-time legislator went ahead and stated; “I am interviewing various parties to assess which one is close to my vision and agenda for this nation. DP is on that shortlist. Let them relax. The process will take some time and they will be notified of the outcome through formal channels.”
Early this year, Kuria hinted at ditching Jubilee Party for DP and urged politicians from Mount Kenya region eyeing various seats in 2022 to join the 30-year-old party.
“To all my detractors out there, let us meet at the grassroots. DP is the party of the region,” he said in January.