Ruto hints at revival of KKK alliance talks

Higher Education minister William Ruto (left) and his Special Programmes counterpart Naomi Shaban at the Aboretum Gardens in Nairobi on August 14 2010. Mr Poghisio said Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka was working with Mr Ruto to revive relationship. Photo/FREDRICK ONYANGO

Higher Education minister William Ruto on Sunday hinted at the revival of the Kamba-Kikuyu-Kalenjin alliance. 

Mr Ruto, who addressed two meetings in Mwala and Machakos Town constituencies, dared those who doubted his ability. 

“They have woken up a giant. Soon you will see who the giant is,” Mr Ruto said as he led a funds drive in aid of Miu African Inland Church in Mwala constituency.

He was accompanied by Information minister Samuel Poghisio and four MPs.

Mr Poghisio said Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka was working with Mr Ruto to revive the relationship between the two communities that was started by retired President Daniel arap Moi and Ukambani political maestro Mulu Mutisya.

And to drive his point home, Mr Ruto donated Sh400,000 and a further Sh100,000, which he claimed was from Mr Musyoka and Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta.

The worshippers were treated to chest-thumping, with the leaders heaping praise on the performance of the ‘No’ team at the referendum. “Kalonzo is very much with us and he appreciates what we are doing,” said Mr Poghisio.

The two ministers spoke as it emerged that ODM legislators who campaigned against the new Constitution are working on a plan B if their party decides to lock them out of crucial parliamentary committees.

Belgut MP Charles Keter and Mr Isaac Ruto of Chepalungu said they were ready to unleash their secret plan if the party went by the decision of the Parliamentary Group. On Friday, the ODM PG resolved that party MPs who campaigned against the new law be locked out of parliamentary committees and the Cabinet.

But on Sunday, the two MPs said they were ready for the consequences. “We have a fall-back plan,” they said. Reports indicate that the ‘No’ MPs from Rift Valley are planning to launch a new political party.