Ruto cuts Uhuru’s powers as he turns on Raila Odinga
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Ruto cutting Uhuru's political powers as he turns guns on Azimio leader Raila Odinga according to political analysts
Ruto cutting Uhuru’s political powers as he turns guns on Azimio leader Raila Odinga according to political analysts.
After persuading more than 30 Jubilee MPs to defect to the government on Wednesday, February 8, President Ruto may have reduced the political clout of his former boss, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Ruto started an onslaught on Raila Odinga’s territory on Tuesday when he met nine ODM MPs at the State House.
Uhuru and Raila are now facing a political crisis as a result of an unprecedented but well-planned attempt to undermine their authority as their numbers in Parliament are dwindling.
In Ruto’s meeting with Jubilee MPs, he openly dangled a carrot on power-hungry Jubilee MPs when he assured them they were back home.
“We will be seeking your support on Bills and regulations on the Housing Fund, Water Purchasing Agreements, among others,” Ruto revealed his intentions, which definitely, the opposition argues is sinister, meant to boost the head of states efforts to control the bicameral house.
According to political experts, the President has weakened the two statesmen and the opposition by welcoming politicians from Uhuru and Raila’s parties.
Professor Herman Manyora speaking stated that Uhuru had nothing to worry about even after losing members of his Jubilee Party.
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“There is no one in Kenya who can be naïve to the extent of going after Uhuru because they will lose more than they can gain.
“The issues about taxing Kenyatta’s family are just empty talk that cannot be put to the test. Taxation is anchored in the law, and in case of default, there are set guidelines,” he remarked.
Manyora added that Uhuru did not need protection from anyone as he wasn’t at fault.
“Uhuru has not plundered resources, and if anyone decided to persecute him unfairly, that would be akin to inviting chaos to the country,” Manyora warned.
Political analyst Nafula Kisiangani added that the former president has nothing to worry about.
“Uhuru should not be worried as long as he plans to do the right thing. If it is paying tax, he should do so like any other Kenyan without politicizing the matter. In the unlikely case that he was unfairly treated, Kenya has a sound judicial system,” Kisiangani added.
She added that Kenyans should not be looking at the issue of taxation through a political lens.
“The President is doing the right thing by requiring everyone to pay tax without preference. This is the best way for Kenya to stop over-relying on expensive foreign debts and be able to reduce the cost of living in the long term,” she remarked.
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