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Cracks deepen in ODM
Kenya's Prime Minister Raila Odinga (centre) with Musalia Mudavadi (left) and William Ruto. PHOTO/STEPHEN MUDIARI
Posted Saturday, August 22 2009 at 19:59
In Summary
- The rivalry within ODM’s ranks is threatening to tear it apart, with strong indications that leaders from Rift Valley are seeking new political alliances
The motion is politically loaded because Mr Odinga and Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka have laid claim to the position, and it will be seen as a bid by some MPs to clip Mr Odinga’s wings. It is unclear whether the motion will be put to the vote because it appears to seek an amendment of parliamentary standing orders, something that cannot be done on the floor of the House.
But Mr Nyamweya said PNU and its supporters would push the motion through to uphold “the constitutional position that the President is the head of state and government”.
All this manoeuvring comes at a time when the President and Mr Odinga appear to be patching up their differences, with the President making his most explicit statement that the PM is in charge of coordinating the affairs of government.
But the PM has to grapple with divisions within ODM with the Rift Valley bloc seemingly keen to ship out.
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Submitted by majogooPosted August 24, 2009 05:04 PM
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Submitted by iawe
You know what nyatigi, it's even written in the Bible that its inconceivable for a leopard to change its spots. Now what made you think that of all people W. Ruto of the YK 92 infamy would make a good leader for Kenya? Some of us have been around for long and we know too well that Kenyan politicians dont mean well for this country. Just because he teamed up with Raila in 07 wasnt an indication that he could one day lead Kenya.
Posted August 24, 2009 02:27 PM -
Submitted by caseka58
Ruto wants to be president of Kenya? Thats a frightening possibility.
Posted August 23, 2009 11:46 PM -
Submitted by paulnyatigi
At one time I felt Hon Ruto will make a good leader of our country, following the recent events I have no option but to think on the contrary. He has become too much judgemental and at the same time quick to condemn. He has inherent opinionated tendencies which has stalked our country since independence. Moreover has turned into a voice of discouragement. It will take Kenya a long time to revert back to the norm with tribal warlords amassing their troops!
Posted August 23, 2009 09:43 PM -
Submitted by galagala
If ODM breaks up, it will not be Raila that is the loser. Raila has known parties breaking and he has broken a few himself. He will craft another party and make it strong, attract some big names and use it to mount another attempt at reaching State House. As for Ruto, he will team up with Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalonzo under Kanu. I don't believe he has the clout he thinks he has.
Posted August 23, 2009 09:39 PM
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ceska, why do u think Hon Ruto cannot run this country. If Kibaki can, who cannot under the sun????