This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
July 19, 2019 - Jubilee vice-chairperson David Murathe has made no secret of his disdain for Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid, calling him 'dangerous for the country'.
Murathe, a former Gatanga MP, has asked Rift Valley to produce another candidate, saying Ruto's leadership would be detrimental to the nation.
“Huyu mtu ukimuachia dakika kidogo unaona kile anafanya. Sasa ukipatia yeye hii kiti si kutakuwa kubaya? (You can see what this man can do with the little time he has been given. It will be bad if he is given the seat),” Murathe is quoted by the Star.
Responding to calls by Ruto's allies to have him kicked out of his position and party, Murathe said he cannot be blackmailed, emphasizing that he serves Kenyans, not individuals with selfish interests.
“Leading a country is not easy. We want a person who will take over from where Uhuru shall leave and continue with the transformation agenda,” he added.
He asked Ruto to focus on winning the Jubilee party ticket before launching campaigns, saying, “If he wins, I will support him. But he should first convince delegates to endorse him as flag bearer,” Murathe said.
