Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s Uniting Efforts Stir Jitters in Gachagua’s Camp
Tensions are running high within the political circles of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen moves to unite President Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Murkomen’s declaration during a public address in Kabunde airstrip, Homabay, that there is no reason why the two shouldn’t unite has raised concerns in the camp of Rigathi Gachagua.
Murkomen expressed his belief that there should be no obstacles preventing the union of Ruto and Odinga, further claiming that Ruto himself is a political student of the opposition leader.
These sentiments have raised eyebrows, as Gachagua’s camp views them as a potential threat to the Deputy President’s political agenda and ambitions.
Sources close to the Deputy President’s camp have revealed that Gachagua was deeply perturbed by Murkomen’s statement.
They allege that after winning the general elections, all the President’s allies seemingly turned silent, leaving Gachagua and his allies to battle against both the opposition and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, who currently chairs the Azimio political alliance.
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The move by Murkomen, a prominent figure within Ruto’s circle, is seen as a calculated attempt to bridge the divide between President Ruto and Raila Odinga, potentially weakening Gachagua’s position as a fierce critic of the opposition leader.
The rift between Ruto and Odinga has been evident in recent years, with the two engaging in fierce political battles.
Ruto’s camp has consistently portrayed Odinga as a symbol of the political establishment, vowing to challenge the status quo.
Murkomen’s unexpected overture, adds a new twist to the already complex political landscape in Kenya.
While it remains to be seen whether Murkomen’s efforts will yield any concrete results, the murmurs within Gachagua’s camp are a clear indication of the anxiety and panic triggered by the possibility of a Ruto-Odinga unity.
