This archive report was first published on 19 December 2019.
Published on December 19, 2019
Moses Kuria Under Siege ¶
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria is facing intense pressure following a demonstration held in Gatundu town on Wednesday to protest his alleged disrespect towards President Uhuru Kenyatta.
According to sources, a handful of people turned out at the demonstration, holding placards with the message 'Respect the President.'
It is worth noting that Kuria has recently become one of President Uhuru Kenyatta's vocal critics, publicly calling on Uhuru and ODM leader Raila Odinga to retire in the 2022 elections.
He has also been opposed to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report, which he believes cannot solve the problem of divisive elections.
Recently, Kuria has been at odds with several Mt Kenya leaders who are opposing Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.
One of the politicians who has been on the receiving end of Kuria's wrath is Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, who he indirectly called a 'hoe who stole NYS money.'
It has emerged that a former governor is working behind the scenes to ensure that Kuria loses his seat, with some speculating that President Uhuru Kenyatta's son Jomo Kenyatta is being groomed to replace him.
According to sources in Kiambu county, Jomo has been earmarked as the next Gatundu South MP, which has left Kuria unhappy.
It is believed that this is one of the reasons Kuria is angry and has gone all-out attack on Uhuru.
