This archive report was first published on 29 October 2019.
Deported Kenyan-Canadian lawyer Miguna Miguna has been at the center of controversy following reports of a secret meeting with Deputy President William Ruto in Europe. The reports, which surfaced on social media, claimed that Miguna held a meeting with DP Ruto in Vienna, Austria about two weeks ago.
DP Ruto had traveled to Austria on October 11th to cheer on marathoner Eliud Kipchoge ahead of his Ineos 1:59 Challenge the following day. Miguna has denied the reports, accusing President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga of using their lieutenants to spread falsehoods about him.
"The despots and their conmen have panicked badly. I have seen their zombies and their sycophants trying to scandalize my name," Miguna said. He also clarified that he has never traveled to Austria and that his last meeting with William Ruto was in 2012, when he was with Raphael Tuju who wanted to stand as a presidential candidate under Party of Action (POA).
"I was trying to help Tuju negotiate an arrangement with potential candidates. Since then, I have never met him, texted, or communicated with him and any of his lieutenants," Miguna added.
