Details: political union in Kenya sparking lots of speculations

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How do you often and with what mechanisms do you choose your friends? Political partners in Kenya won’t stop baffling us in their game changes that always involving hooking with some prospective friends.

Politician Ruto has revealed today that the same way President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga buried the hatchet, so should other leaders.”That is why I’m visiting all parts of the country, including Migori, to spread development,” he said.

Clearing the air amidst various political speculations,the DP said nothing stops him from working with any leader.

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“I was with Baba (Raila) in the past, but things went haywire. Baba is now working in harmony with the government for the greater good of the country,” he said.

Ruto said he is ready to work with Raila and other leaders across the political divide.”Is there a problem if I worked with Governor Okoth Obado? I will not mind what will be said of our closeness,” he said.

The DP was hosted by Obado, Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama, Kuria West MP Mathias Robi and Suna West MP Peter Masara.

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Obado is facing murder charges following the killing of Rongo University student Sharon Otieno and her unborn baby, is out on Sh 5 million bail. High Court Judge Jessie Lessit scheduled the hearing of the case on May 17 next year.

The governor also faces an EACC probe over the use of Sh2.5 billion.

Masara, who snubbed Ruto’s visit on Monday, said he was ready to work with the DP too.

“I’m told you sent a message that I should look for you. I have come here to look for you. I am willing to work hand in hand with you regardless of our political affiliation,” he said.

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Masara was elected on an independent ticket against a strong ODM wave in the region.

Ruto’s first development trip to Migori spurred rumours that Obado was likely to seize the opportunity during the visit to make political alignments with the DP who is keen on making inroads in Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s backyard.

The visit came barely a month after the Senate by-election. Ruto was said to be fronting the Federal Party of Kenya’s Eddy Oketch who came second to ODM’s Ochillo Ayacko.

Obado asked his supporters to vote for Oketch. The election took place when he was away in custody over the murder of his girlfriend Sharon Otieno and her unborn baby.

Deputy President William Ruto and Migori governor Okoth Obado hinted at working together again ahead of the 2022 poll with Ruto’s speech.

Do you believe the two are compatible politically?

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