I’m ready to be sacked over my stance on the Mau, Ruto declares

• Agriculture minister WILLIAM RUTO, who is leading the crusade against what he calls inhumane evictions from the Mau, spoke to Saturday Nation’s Emeka-Mayaka Gekara

Well, let me say there are issues that are clear and have arisen between the PM and the Kalenjin group.

Are you part of the group planning a vote of no-confidence against the PM?

I don’t think that is necessary. It is uncalled for and unhelpful. Differences in opinion do not mean you create unnecessary animosity.

Did the fund signify the launch of KKK alliance?

Anybody trying to introduce politics to the fundraising is trying to sabotage the humanitarian state of those leaving Mau. Harambees for needy Kenyans have been done before.

The issue of Mau has split ODM.

ODM has challenges. But it is normal for parties to have challenges whenever people don’t agree over major issues. But such challenges are reconcilable. If they are not, then time dictates what happens.

There are fears that the Mau will cause tension in the Rift Valley. Word has it that leaflets have been circulated asking some communities to be ready to leave.

Rift Valley is very delicate but all communities must live together. And government must ensure security for all. If anybody is indeed circulating such leaflets, that should be investigated and those found doing so charged in court.