This archive report was first published on 12 July 2019.
Published on July 12, 2019, a fierce power struggle is unfolding in Rift Valley between Deputy President William Ruto and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.
Tiaty MP William Kamket, a close ally of Senator Moi, has vowed to move an impeachment motion against the DP, citing corruption allegations and fake assassination claims against him.
‘If it appears that the assassination claims against him (Ruto) were stage managed, the DP will have no option but to take political responsibility by resigning. I will personally move an impeachment motion in Parliament to remove him,’ said Mr Kamket.
Mr Kamket's statement suggests that some Kieleweke team leaders are plotting to swap Dr Ruto with Mr Moi, which could potentially see Senator Moi take up the mantle as the Rift Valley kingpin.
Political realignments are taking shape in Rift Valley following a shift in party alliances between Mr Moi and Dr Ruto’s allies as they seek to bolster their support network in the 2022 succession politics.
Former Cabinet minister Musa Sirma has denounced ODM to join Kanu, while Dr Ruto raided Turkana County, snatching Governor Josephat Nanok — former ODM deputy party leader — who has vowed to support his (Ruto’s) 2022 presidential bid.
As Kalenjin, we should not be intimidated to vote for DP Ruto. In any case, I regret having led the crusade that declared him community spokesman,’ said Mr Sirma in allusion to an infamous 2006 Eldama Ravine declaration where the Kalenjin community vowed to rally behind Dr Ruto.
