Minister hints at Ruto-Uhuru alliance

Agriculture assistant minister Kareke Mbiuki has hinted at a possible political alliance between Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta and Agriculture minister William Ruto.

Speaking at Ngunga primary school where he distributed relief food to residents of Igamba Ng’ombe division, Mr Mbiuki said the two had been holding talks that might result in a political union.

He said majority of Central Kenya MPs including their chairman Ephraim Maina would back Mr Kenyatta to guide Central Kenya once President Kibaki retires.

“We are now like sheep without a shepherd. Every region need a person to show the way,” said Mr Mbiuki.

He said key motions that would help the region had been lost since leaders lacked unity and a decisive leader.

He said that he had mediated talks between Mr Kenyatta and Mr Ruto which could result in a key political partnership in the run-up to the 2012 General Elections.

“Mr Ruto is my minister while Mr Kenyatta is my party chairman. Both of them are youthful and I relate with them well. I have been the middle man in talks that could result in a major political alliance”, said the Nithi MP.

He adding that the alliance would also include Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka.