The Fake Gold Scam continues to draw mixed reactions among leaders from different sides of the Political divide with each taking sides depending on their current political stand.
The matter has so much been politicised with Kenyans wondering if they will ever find out the truth on what really transpired enroute to the unearthing of the Scandal.
Opposition Chief Raila Odinga’s latest claims that he was the whistleblower in the whole scandal seem to have come back to haunt him with DP William Ruto taking on the former PM head on.
On Friday, while attending the funeral of renowned physician Dr David Gilbert Ombati in Kisii, Raila said he travelled to UAE to meet the royal family only for himself to confront dubious businessmen from Kenya trying to con the Arab crown.
Well, if Raila thought that his statement will make him a hero, he was so wrong as it has seemingly sent more attacks his way with DP William Ruto leading the fray.
Ruto has called for quick intervention to resolve the fake gold scam to safeguard the Kenya-United Arabs Emirates (UAE) relations.
Addressing worshippers at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Naivasha, Ruto, who was accompanied by 20 MPs, also warned former Prime Minister Raila Odinga against dragging President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name into the scandal.
“Raila should carry his own cross on the fake gold scandal and stop putting into jeopardy business opportunities for thousands of Kenyans in the UAE,” he said.
The DP dismissed Raila’s whistleblower claims in the scandal, adding that those involved should be held responsible after the royal family in UAE lost over Sh400 million in the scandal.
He questioned the role of Raila in the scandal, adding that he and his cronies who travelled to Dubai should be investigated.
Ruto cautioned Kenyans against being deceived by Raila, saying the former Premier’s role as the AU representative for infrastructure does not involve the extractives.
“In the job description, there was nothing to do with mineral extraction and we are surprised that Raila is been associated with the fake gold,” he said.
The Deputy President said Jubilee was united despite some MPs openly clashing, adding that some Opposition leaders were keen to wreck the ruling party.
DP @WilliamsRuto, “The deal we negotiated for Raila Odinga as AU Infrastructure representative did not include prospecting and sale of minerals.” pic.twitter.com/5nPVEh0Rk7
— Dennis Itumbi, HSC (@OleItumbi) May 26, 2019
Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika dared Raila and his cronies to record a statement at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) if he indeed has information on the fake gold.
She said the fight against corruption should not be selective, adding that those adversely mentioned should be arrested.
“We want to know what Raila was doing in Dubai with the suspects. He should stop lying to Kenyans he is the whistleblower,” she said.