Peter Kenneth is by the day been cornered by the Uhuru camp. Sources close to the deputy premier say that the weekend rally at Muranga town was meant to whip the central Kenya leaders behind the son of Jomo. It is no coincident that the rally was hosted by Muranga which is the backyard of Peter Kenneth. I've just watched a clip of the rally and leaders were openly been asked to pledge their support for the DPM. The task was assigned to none other than Kabogo.
It was no secret that the MPs from Muranga county were strongly behind Peter Kenneth. Among them were Kiharu's Muturi Mwangi, Maragua's Elias Mbau, Mathioya's Clement Muchiri, etc. This were among those who were asked to pledge their support for UK on the podium. Kabogo went a step further to warn any of them of the consequences of breaking that 'oath'.
It is also not surprising that millions were poured on the Muranga rally. Multiple sources tell us that the number of imported people could easily surpass that of the true residents of the town. It was reported on TV that the crowd was mammoth, and yes it was just that. Not even the president had received such a welcome in the town. On the clip was viewing, Amos Kimunya had to step in to prevent a potential embarassment. He told the 14 seaters operators who had ferried people to the venue not to discuss payment issues there but to wait for Friday.
Also keen in the Muranga rally was the crowning of UK king of central. Some men were heard wondering aloud how some men well known to them became members of the kikuyu council of elders. This was a very tactical move because incidentally, Ihura stadium was the same venue where the late Jomo got his first ticket to parliament. The late Njiiri resigned in favour of Kenyatta for representation of Muranga in the early years and the ceremony was held there.
Another key occurrence in the meeting was UK's speech. He gave case examples of how the Kalenjin had been united by one Ruto, but how some Kikuyu's, driven by jealousy had failed to acknowledge him as their leader. This was clearly hitting at Peter Kenneth and Martha Karua. At the end of the day, the weekend rally at Muranga was out to whip central Kenya's leaders behind UK and no one would be allowed to question.
It was no secret that the MPs from Muranga county were strongly behind Peter Kenneth. Among them were Kiharu's Muturi Mwangi, Maragua's Elias Mbau, Mathioya's Clement Muchiri, etc. This were among those who were asked to pledge their support for UK on the podium. Kabogo went a step further to warn any of them of the consequences of breaking that 'oath'.
It is also not surprising that millions were poured on the Muranga rally. Multiple sources tell us that the number of imported people could easily surpass that of the true residents of the town. It was reported on TV that the crowd was mammoth, and yes it was just that. Not even the president had received such a welcome in the town. On the clip was viewing, Amos Kimunya had to step in to prevent a potential embarassment. He told the 14 seaters operators who had ferried people to the venue not to discuss payment issues there but to wait for Friday.
Also keen in the Muranga rally was the crowning of UK king of central. Some men were heard wondering aloud how some men well known to them became members of the kikuyu council of elders. This was a very tactical move because incidentally, Ihura stadium was the same venue where the late Jomo got his first ticket to parliament. The late Njiiri resigned in favour of Kenyatta for representation of Muranga in the early years and the ceremony was held there.
Another key occurrence in the meeting was UK's speech. He gave case examples of how the Kalenjin had been united by one Ruto, but how some Kikuyu's, driven by jealousy had failed to acknowledge him as their leader. This was clearly hitting at Peter Kenneth and Martha Karua. At the end of the day, the weekend rally at Muranga was out to whip central Kenya's leaders behind UK and no one would be allowed to question.