PRESIDENT KENYATTA WOOS BOMET RESIDENTS

From right: Deputy President William Ruto with Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and former Cabinet Minister Nicholas Biwot after a  fund drive in aid of an AGC Church in Bomet yesterday.

The Power of the Presidency

By Maritim Kipngetich

It seems “obey the president” rule is happening in other parts of the country but not in Migori and several parts of Nyanza region.

This was evidenced yesterday in Bomet County where the president woo the masses even after his deputy  came under sharp criticism after his party, United Republic Party (URP), sent home nine nominated Members of County Assembly (MCA) in the county.

Although it is difficult to understand the wananchi, it is clear that the president has the support of Bomet residents.

Not even the county governor Isaac Ruto had contrary opinion to that of the president. He stood and told the growth that dialogue is important for national development and skipped his constant opposition of the deputy president William Ruto’s leadership especially when it comes to management of URP party.

Hardly a week ago, Isaac made his mind clear and told the deputy president not to beat around the bush telling him “he should come straight and mobilize the MCAs to impeach me.”

Isaac teaming up with Gedion Moi and Kericho Governor Prof Chekwony has threatened William Ruto’s political popularity in Rift Valley, although William is confident that they will join hands with them before 2017 elections.

It is said no permanent enemies in politics. This may be true to some extents, but it is an elusive task to bring back someone who had opposed you before to support you. A big price must be sacrificed and the deputy president should prepare for that.