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  • Gideon Moi Blocked From Accessing 40-Acre Clan Land Gifted By Mzee Moi

    Gideon Moi Blocked From Accessing 40-Acre Clan Land Gifted By Mzee Moi

    A bitter land dispute has erupted between KANU Chairman Gideon Moi and 56 members of his own clan over a 40-acre parcel in Kabarak that was allegedly gifted to the elders by his late father, former President Daniel arap Moi.

    The conflict has now reached Nakuru court where Gideon Moi is fighting to have his clansmen’s amended petition struck out, claiming the legal proceedings are irregular and procedurally flawed.

    What began as a family matter has transformed into a high-stakes courtroom battle that threatens to expose deep fractures within the Moi clan.

    The drama traces back to when members of the Keres Self-Help Group, led by Simon Kipsang Yator, approached the late President Moi seeking to purchase part of his 100-acre farm adjacent to his Kabarak home.

    The elders had raised Sh18 million but found it insufficient for the full purchase. In what appeared to be an act of generosity, President Moi decided to gift them 40 acres instead.

    The land, originally registered under Rift Valley Hatcheries Limited, a company linked to the former president, was subsequently transferred to the group’s chairman Simon Yator.

    The parcel was then subdivided, with each of the 56 members receiving an eighth-acre plot where they established various investments.

    However, the goodwill gesture has since soured dramatically.

    The 56 clansmen now accuse Gideon Moi of attempting to grab the land and have filed a lawsuit claiming he colluded with the Nakuru District Land Registrar to fraudulently transfer the property to himself with intentions of selling it to third parties.

    The elders argue that Gideon Moi has disregarded his father’s wishes and is attempting to evict them from land where they have already made substantial investments.

    Their frustration stems partly from Gideon Moi’s alleged failure to process the title deeds, forcing them to seek legal intervention.

    In a significant development in 2023, the clan members moved to court to cancel a consent order they claimed was fraudulently obtained by Gideon Moi and Simon Yator without their knowledge.

    They argued that Yator no longer had authority to represent them after being removed as a complainant. Justice Millicent Odeny sided with the elders, setting aside the consent order and allowing the case to proceed to full hearing.

    The legal battle has taken another twist with the filing of an amended petition that has further inflamed tensions.

    The amended suit introduces significant changes including replacing original plaintiff Yator with Samy Kaliny Chirchir and adding the director of survey as a new defendant.

    Through his lawyer Kipkoech Ngetich, Gideon Moi is now mounting a fierce counterattack, arguing that the amended suit was filed without proper court authorization and introduces new causes of action that could prejudice his defense.

    “The plaintiffs’ failure to obtain leave before filing the amended plaint renders it fatally defective, irregular, and an abuse of court process,” Moi stated in court documents.

    Adding another layer to the controversy, Gideon Moi’s legal team has challenged the elders’ current representation by lawyer Ochieng Gai, who previously represented Simon Yator.

    They argue this creates a conflict of interest as Gai is now acting against a former client over the same piece of land.

    The dispute reveals the complexities that can arise when political legacies intersect with family inheritance and community expectations.

    What the late President Moi intended as a gesture of goodwill toward his clansmen has become a source of division that pits his son against the very people his father sought to help.

    The case also highlights broader issues around land ownership and inheritance in Kenya, where disputes over property left by prominent figures often tear families apart and drag on for years in court.

    As the matter heads for hearing on July 31 before Justice Anthony Ombwayo, both sides appear entrenched in their positions.

    For the 56 clansmen, this represents a fight to protect what they view as their rightful inheritance from Mzee Moi. For Gideon Moi, it’s about defending himself against what he sees as baseless accusations and procedurally flawed legal challenges.

    The outcome of this case will likely set important precedents for how inherited land disputes are handled, particularly when they involve high-profile political families.

    It may also determine whether the late President Moi’s intentions regarding the 40-acre gift will ultimately be honored or whether his son’s interpretation of the family’s rights will prevail.

    Whatever the court decides, this bitter dispute has already damaged relationships within the Moi clan and raised questions about how one of Kenya’s most prominent political families handles its internal affairs.

    The elders who once looked to the Moi family with respect and gratitude now find themselves locked in legal combat with the son of the man who showed them generosity.

  • Standard Headlines or Political Blackmail? Gideon Moi’s Desperate Move to Corner Ruto

    Standard Headlines or Political Blackmail? Gideon Moi’s Desperate Move to Corner Ruto

    In recent months, The Standard newspaper has turned into a political circus. Its front pages scream with sensational headlines, seemingly hell-bent on tearing down President William Ruto’s administration.

    From wild corruption claims to exaggerated public discontent, the paper has adopted a tone that smells more of vengeance than journalism.

    And guess what? Gideon Moi owns the Standard—Ruto’s political rival and the man who lost his Baringo Senate seat in a humiliating defeat to Ruto’s UDA wave.

    Connect the dots, and it begins to look like the crazy headlines are not just random—they’re part of a desperate political script.

    Standard Headlines and Gideon Moi's Political Desperation
    The Standard’s headlines aren’t accidental. They’re calculated. And they serve a clear agenda: weaken Ruto, bait him into a handshake, and revive Gideon Moi’s fading political fortunes. [Photo/Courtesy]

    Standard Headlines and Gideon Moi’s Political Desperation

    Let’s not beat around the bush: The Standard has been on a mission. And it’s not journalism—it’s politics disguised as newsprint. Owned by Gideon Moi’s Standard Group, the paper has been publishing some of the most aggressive, sometimes absurd headlines targeting President Ruto’s leadership.

    Why now? Why the intensity? Because Gideon Moi is cornered. He once thought his name alone, as son of Kenya’s second president, would guarantee him political relevance.

    But the 2022 elections shattered that illusion. He was swept aside by Ruto’s UDA tsunami, losing not just his seat but the very grip his family had on Rift Valley politics for decades.

    And now, what we’re witnessing in The Standard is not editorial independence—it’s political blackmail.

    The headlines have a pattern. They paint Ruto as weak, embattled, and corrupt. They amplify dissent and fabricate chaos.

    They’re not meant to inform—they’re meant to rattle Ruto into one thing: a political handshake with Gideon Moi. This isn’t journalism. It’s a smokescreen for political bargaining.

    Rift Valley Rivalry: Moi vs. Ruto, Old vs. New

    To understand this political warfare, you need to know the players. William Ruto and Gideon Moi both hail from Rift Valley. But that’s where the similarity ends.

    Ruto is the hustler-turned-president, a political outsider who clawed his way to the top. Gideon Moi is a dynastic prince, born into privilege and protected by legacy—until the people finally rejected him.

    Ruto’s rise disrupted the old political order. He outmaneuvered not just Gideon, but also the Kalenjin old guard that propped up the Moi dynasty.

    He built UDA from the ground up and used it to crush KANU’s dominance in the region. In the end, Gideon didn’t just lose an election—he lost a kingdom.

    Now, the headlines in The Standard seem to be a last-ditch effort by Gideon to remain politically relevant.

    If he can’t beat Ruto on the ballot, maybe he can destabilize him through media warfare. Maybe, just maybe, he can force Ruto to reach out in the name of “Kalenjin unity.” But unity doesn’t come through blackmail. And political truce isn’t built on tabloid tantrums.

    The Talai Elders’ Push: A Blessing or a Trap?

    Cue the Talai Council of Elders. They’ve now entered the chat, urging a handshake between Ruto and Moi “for the sake of Kalenjin unity.”

    They invoke the name of Koitaleel Samoei, the legendary Nandi spiritual leader, and appeal to the cultural weight of reconciliation.

    Their message? Ruto should bring Gideon into government. He should forgive, forget, and include the very politicians he buried at the ballot. They even want former ministers like Henry Kosgei and Sally Kosgey back in play—all in the name of unity.

    But is this unity—or is it a trap? Let’s call it what it is. The elders’ appeal, while noble on the surface, looks suspiciously coordinated with the noise from The Standard.

    One creates chaos in public perception, and the other offers a way out through a handshake. Classic carrot-and-stick politics. It smells of desperation and backroom deals.

    Gideon Moi himself has played coy, saying he only needs a “handshake with the people of Baringo.” But his media empire is clearly pushing for something bigger—access, influence, and a ticket back into power through the back door.

    If Ruto gives in, it won’t be for unity—it will be a political compromise that weakens his presidency. And that’s exactly what Gideon Moi wants.

    Standard Headlines Aren’t Just Ink—They’re Strategy

    Let’s not pretend this is a media freedom story. It’s not about press scrutiny of power—it’s about a former powerbroker using media as his last weapon.

    Gideon Moi may have lost his seat, but he still owns the ink—and he’s using it to write himself back into the conversation.

    The Standard’s headlines aren’t accidental. They’re calculated. And they serve a clear agenda: weaken Ruto, bait him into a handshake, and revive Gideon Moi’s fading political fortunes.

    President Ruto should read between the headlines. The Rift Valley doesn’t need recycled leadership—it needs forward momentum.

    And the Kalenjin community doesn’t need forced unity—it needs honest, accountable leadership rooted in merit, not media manipulation.

    In the end, the headlines might scream loud. But they reveal more about Gideon Moi’s panic than they do about Ruto’s presidency.

  • Baringo Senate By-Election: Is Gideon Moi Mounting a Political Comeback?

    Baringo Senate By-Election: Is Gideon Moi Mounting a Political Comeback?

    By Correspondent

    For 17 years, the late Senator William Cheptumo was a towering figure in Baringo North politics. Known for his calm demeanor, grassroots approach, and a deceptively laid-back style, Cheptumo cultivated both fierce loyalty and stiff opposition in equal measure. His long reign was bolstered by a close-knit circle of allies—referred to by critics as “Navigators”—who discreetly monitored the political landscape and regularly briefed him, turning him into a masterful, if understated, political tactician.

    His unexpected triumph in 2007 over State House insider John Lokorio shocked many. Lokorio, a seasoned bureaucrat with ties to former President Daniel Moi, was vanquished by a relatively unknown advocate—Cheptumo—who rode the ODM wave that swept through the Kalenjin Rift Valley at the time.

    Fast forward to 2022, Cheptumo once again faced a formidable opponent: Senator Gideon Moi, the last-born son of Kenya’s second President. The face-off, seen as a battle between David and Goliath, ended with Cheptumo’s victory, marking the first major dent in the Moi dynasty’s long-held grip on Baringo. It was a strategic win for President William Ruto, who had long sought to uproot the Moi stronghold in the Rift Valley.

    In 2017, then-Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui attempted to unseat Senator Moi with a well-funded, helicopter-powered campaign, only to fall short. He was later appointed to the Cabinet—an office he lost in 2024 following the Gen Z-led protests that forced a political shake-up.

    THE ENDORSEMENT THAT NEVER WAS

    At Senator Cheptumo’s funeral in Bartabwa on March 1, President Ruto was in attendance, but it was retired Bishop Zacharia Chirchir who stole the moment. His warning to the Cheptumo family not to be coerced into fronting a relative for the seat hinted at political tensions simmering beneath the surface. Expectations of an official endorsement from UDA’s top brass were met with silence.

    With the nomination of Wakili Hannah Wendot Cheptumo into the executive as the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts, and Heritage, it is clear that the family of the late Senator is now out of the equation.

    Now, barely two months after the Senator’s passing, the big question looms: Who will be Baringo’s next Senator?

    A COUNTY THAT MATTERS

    Baringo County, the birthplace of Kenya’s second and longest-serving President, remains a symbolic epicenter of Kenyan politics. Its political muscle was evident during the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) referendum, when it became the first county to reject the proposal—igniting a nationwide political showdown.

    The upcoming by-election could serve as a “mock general election” ahead of 2027. With this in mind, many believe President Ruto—also UDA party leader—will move strategically to retain the seat and avoid a KANU resurgence.

    THE RETURN OF GIDEON MOI?

    Speculation is rife that KANU Chairman Gideon Moi may be eyeing a comeback. His recent appearance at the funeral of former Baringo North MP Willy Kamuren in Kabartonjo sparked excitement. The crowd welcomed him warmly, breaking into applause as his chopper landed. In his carefully worded speech, Moi dismissed reconciliation with the Kenya Kwanza regime but extended an olive branch to the people of Baringo—earning thunderous applause.

    With rising discontent in the county over broken promises by the current government—including stalled road projects like Karandi-Mochongoi-Marigat and Kasoyo-Seretunin-Kampi Samaki—Moi’s candidacy could become a powerful protest vote.

    However, some believe Moi may not risk a direct clash with President Ruto at this juncture, choosing instead to bide his time for a more favorable 2027 landscape.

    RESURGENCE OF CHELUGUI

    Enter former Cabinet Secretary Simon Chelugui, recently ejected from government following the Gen Z-led protests that brought down the entire Cabinet in July 2024.

    Now, Chelugui is said to be recalibrating—and eyeing the Baringo Senate seat as his re-entry point. Quietly but determinedly, he is building a narrative: that Baringo’s people are tired of externally imposed leaders. His messaging resonates with voters wary of being used as pawns in larger power struggles.

    Sources close to Chelugui suggest he’s not just running for the Senate seat—he’s trying to craft a third political force in Rift Valley politics. A middle ground between the Moi old guard and Ruto’s UDA juggernaut, aimed at placing himself squarely on the negotiation table ahead of the 2027 and even 2032 succession dynamics.

    NEW PLAYERS, OLD GAMES

    So far, two candidates have openly declared their interest, pending conclusion of IEBC constitution process..

    One of them, Wycliffe Kipsang Tobole—a Kiswahili teacher at Sacho High School—has been on an aggressive campaign trail. A youthful orator with student leadership roots at Kenyatta University, Tobole has stirred curiosity by switching from a mini-SUV to a Land Cruiser Prado, complete with a bodyguard. Whispers suggest possible political backers.

    Kericho Senator and Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot is believed to be fronting Dan Kiptoo, a UDA party official from Baringo Central based in Nairobi. Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen is also said to be keenly watching the race, and any endorsement from his camp could significantly tip the scales.

    Meanwhile, Baringo MCAs are scrambling to regroup after their attempt to front County Speaker Vincent Kemboi. However, sources intimate that the Speaker, aware of the stakes, rejected. The 45-member assembly is now back to the drawing board, shopping for a viable candidate.

    THE SHADOW OF THE STATE

    Nominated MP Bishop Jackson Kosgei, who previously contested the Senate seat in 2013 and 2022, is another name being floated. A close ally of the President, he served as Chair of the Kenya Film Classification Board in 2017 and maintains strong ties within the UDA ranks.

    Other aspirants eyeing the UDA ticket include: Isaiah Kirukmet (former NHIF Manager), Silas Tochim (Director, Tourism Fund), Emmanuel Ngetuny (former Eldama Ravine MP aspirant), David Kipruto (Lawyer), Vincent Chemitei, and Felix Chelaite (Kenyan based in Australia).

    THE FORECAST

    The upcoming by-election in Baringo is more than just a political contest—it is a referendum on loyalty, legacy, and leadership. Whether Gideon Moi makes a political comeback or the UDA machinery consolidates its gains, one thing is certain: Baringo’s Senate seat is now a chessboard where the stakes go beyond the county lines.

  • June Chebet Former President Moi’s Daughter Dies At 60

    June Chebet Former President Moi’s Daughter Dies At 60

    Former President Daniel Moi’s daughter, June Chebet Moi is dead.

    June died at the age of 60 years, the Moi family has confirmed.

    “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on of our beloved, June Chebet Moi this morning. At this time of grief, we request your prayers and privacy as we the family come to terms with the tragic loss of our sister. May her soul rest in eternal peace.” The family said in a statement.

    Who is June Chebet

    She attended Nairobi Primary, Kenya High School before going to Canada for her university education.

    June Moi is the youngest in is Moi’s family and she was adopted by the former president.

    Reports indicate that June was equally the former president’s favorite just like his brother, former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.

    June attended Nairobi Primary, Kenya High School and then moved on to university in Canada.

    She was active in her father’s 1992 and 1997 political campaigns, before retreating to her businesses in land, property agency and development.

    June is among Moi’s eight children who are known for different reasons including politics, sports, and escalation of personal issues.

    Moi married his wife Lena Moi in 1950 and they were blessed with five sons and three daughters.

    Currently, KANU party leader Gideon Moi is the most well-known member of the Moi family.

    Gideon is Moi’s lastborn, being his father’s favorite, he took up the role of the family’s spokesperson after the former president died in 2021.

    Moi’s firstborn is Jenniffer Chemutai Kositany born in 1953 who has maintained a private life despite the families’ political status.

    Like June, she also attended Kenya High School and later pursued university education in the United States.

    She was married to Stephen Kositany who died in a road accident in 1994.

    Stephen is a brother to Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) board chairperson and former Soy MP Caleb Kositany.

  • What President Uhuru Told OKA Leaders In State House Meeting

    What President Uhuru Told OKA Leaders In State House Meeting

    President Uhuru Kenyatta reportedly met One Kenya Alliance on Saturday October 30, 2021 in a bid to convince them into supporting ODM leader Raila Odinga in the 2022 polls.

    The Head of State met ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula. Baringo senator Gideon Moi and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, who are also members of the OKA team, were not present at the meeting.

    According to reports by a local daily, the President whipped the OKA principals to shelve their presidential bids in favour of the former prime minister.

    The President is said to have scorned the leaders, telling them that he was not impressed by their actions, that he opined could scuttle his plans for the future of the country.

    The President also posited that the continued parallel campaigns by the OKA team was causing confusion among the electorate and specifically in the bastions of the now defunct NASA coalition.

    Uhuru is said to have put ANC party leader on the spot for his numerous remarks that insinuated that the country’s economy is increasingly declining under the President’s watch.

    Speaking on the meeting, ANC Deputy party leader Ayub Savula stated that the President was only appealing to the OKA leaders to support Raila and not compelling them for the same.

    “The President is meeting the OKA leaders at State House because these are people who represent political parties, they have to consult. There is an issue of convincing and as Uhuru said before, opposition leaders have to unite because they have a common enemy but is just an appeal, he cannot force them to support a particular person,” he said.

  • Why KANU wants Raila in One Kenya Alliance

    Why KANU wants Raila in One Kenya Alliance

    The disunity among affiliate parties forming the One Kenya Alliance (OKA) is now threatening to complicate identification of a flag bearer who will face off with the deputy president Dr. William Ruto for presidency in 2022.

    The four principals Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper), Musalia Mudavadi (ANC), Gideon Moi (KANU) and Ford-Kenya’s Moses Wetangula are retreating in Naivasha to solve the impasse after Kalonzo and Mudavadi took a hard stance on calls by President Uhuru Kenyatta to have the coalition back ODM’s Raila Odinga for the country’s top seat.

    Kanu Secretary General Nick Salat has called on their partners in OKA not to ignore ODM leader Raila Odinga in their plans. Odinga’s candidature, given his age is seen as an easy ploy to transfer power to KANU’s Gideon Moi who is also harboring presidential ambitions with a small clout.  Kanu is looking at a scenerio where Odinga would be deputized by Moi for one term then he hands over power to Moi.

    “ It is important for people to sit down and talk. It is about what formula will hand us a win not the question of who has what numbers. That is the discussion that I hope to have,” Salat said.

    Salat who is a die hard ally of Moi went ahead to accuse those discussing the issue of flag bearer of jumping the gun since the coalition is still waiting for the pending ruling on BBI to see if they will create more positions at the top and share among themselves.

    “You can’t find inclusivity right now before we are sure with the BBI. Where do you leave Raila in this? You can’t ignore Raila. The only formula that we pray for is that we get a favorable ruling on BBI,” Salat added.

    He was challenged by Makueni MP Daniel Manzo, a close ally of Kalonzo who argued that the criteria of picking a flag bearer should consider the number of elected leaders a party has in the current Parliament.  A move that puts Kalonzo ahead of Gideon Moi who dreams of being a flag bearer or a running without considerable numbers in parliament and solid support in Baringo.

    “You all know who has more votes, who has more elected leaders among the four principals. That is the formula of picking a candidate,” Maanzo said.

    Principals of One Kenya Alliance [p/courtesy]
    He also emphasized that OKA will not soften its position to back the ODM leader for the top seat this time round. Kalonzo unsuccessfully backed Raila in the past two elections and has vowed not to back him again. Both Kalonzo and Mudavadi argue that it is now time for the ODM leader to reciprocate the gesture.

    “One thing I know is that we are not going to support Raila. If the principals decide to back him they will be doing so on their own. We can agree on anything else but not on Raila,” Maanzo added.

    KANU’s game plan is to rope in Odinga who has more numbers in both senate and the national assembly then treat the coalition as a completely new outfit where they have Odinga as the flag bearer and Moi jostling for running mate position with Kalonzo and Mudavadi.

    But Lugari MP Ayub Savula is also ANC deputy party leader  arguing that Mudavadi’s Luhya backyard has more numbers compared to Kalonzo’s Ukambani backyard which should make ANC leader the coalition’s flag bearer.

    “We will adopt a common approach that is acceptable to everybody because if we start the argument of numbers then we will insist that voter population where the candidate comes from should be the main criteria,” Savula argued.

    Ford Kenya has the smallest numbers and therefore did not argue much since it is believed that its leader Wetangula is comfortable of taking the senate speaker position. But Ford-K’s Secretary General Hon. Chris Wamalwa (Kiminini) said the coalition has contracted local and international survey firms to gauge the popularity of the four principals which they will use in picking the flag bearer.

    “We are using some intervention like scientific surveys. Once we get those reports we will sit and evaluate. It is something that you cannot just wake up and announce; it is procedural and methodological,” Dr Wamalwa said.

    Mudavadi also revealed that the coalition has an eight-member technical committee which is expected to present a progress report on OKA in Naivasha retreat.

    The ANC boss further stated that the retreat in Naivasha is a joint Parliamentary Group meeting by the four affiliate parties for briefing on the road-map to 2022 polls.

    “This is a PG of the parties that started the process of coming up with the new coalition……. A technical team will give a progress report on what they have achieved so far in the build up to OKA,” Mudavadi said.

     

  • ‘Cerelac Coalition’ pleading with Raila to trash Ruto deal

    ‘Cerelac Coalition’ pleading with Raila to trash Ruto deal

    Members of the One Kenya Alliance alias ‘Cerelac Coalition’ are pleading with their BBI partner Raila Odinga to avoid any political dealings with the Deputy President William Ruto. KANU Secretary General Nick Salat took to his tweeter handle to beg the ODM supremo not to associate himself with Ruto claiming it will tarnish his image as a statesman.

    Mr Salat speaks for Kanu boss / Baringo Senator Gideon Moi – a member of the One Kenya Coalition whose colleagues are accusing Odinga of changing tact over s deal to back them after 2017 polls. Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka, ANC’s Musalia Mudavadi and Ford-Kenya’s Moses Wetangula have challenged Mr Odinga to return an hand after they stood with him in the past two elections.

    The SG spoke after the Kanu chairman and Muhoho Kenyatta held a closed door meeting with ODM party leader Raila Odinga at his Karen home on Tuesday.

    President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga also made impromptu visits to inspect the Green Park Bus terminus at Nairobi’s Railway Station in the  company of Odinga on April 1.

    On Tuesday emissaries were sent to lure Odinga not to work with Ruto  though Moi claimed on his Twitter account that the visit was to check on Raila who has  recovered from the Covid-19 which he contracted last month .

    This comes at the time when the country is witnessing  new political realignments ahead of the 2022 General Election with Raila rumored to be distancing himself from the One Kenya Alliance and getting ‘cosy’ with William Ruto.

    Ruto and ODM deputy party leader Wycliffe Oparanya also met at Mahali Mzuri camp in Masai Mara National Reserve together with the former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri and former Sports CS Rashid Echesa.

    Raila is considering an alliance with his rival Deputy President William Ruto while at the same time struggling to keep his relationship with his handshake partner, President Uhuru Kenyatta.

    DP Ruto also hinted at working with the ODM) leader Raila Odinga as he continues to criticise One Kenya Alliance formed by Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi, Kanu chairman and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, Kalonzo Musyoka of Wiper party and Ford Kenya’s Moses Wetang’ula as a coalition of tribal parties.

    But the ‘cerelac coalition’ needs someoen of Odinga’s stature and charisma to psyche it up and make it a formidable force ahead of 2022. All members including the former VPs Musyoka and Mudavadi lack national support.

  • How Joho-Raila divorce began in 2018

    How Joho-Raila divorce began in 2018

    The first ‘valuable item’ the system acquired from the handshake deal is Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho. On May 31 2018, barely three months ater the handshake, Joho hosted Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in his office in Mombasa. The vocal governor has been a staunch supporter of the ODM leader Raila Odinga but their relationship is waning with their silent divorce now beginning to rumble.

    Joho is now executing his plot to ditch the orange party by aiming at the presidential ticket that the orange community believes is preserved for Raila.

    After leading the Coastal region to support and overwhelmingly vote for Odinga in the past two elections, Joho is now challenging the ODM to return the favor and back his bid. The move leaves support for Raila in shambles when his worthy opponent, DP William Ruto , is leading an onslaught and making inroads into sections of the Coast region.

    Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi is also championing calls for the formation of a coastal party, an idea that Joho hates in public but supports behind closed doors. He is believed to be funding the entire process and he may use that party as a bargaining chip as he schemes for national politics ahead of 2022.

    Since he became ‘a non-profit’ to the ODM party after the March 9 2018 handshake, Joho has been barking to please the system but not necessarily ODM, where he is the deputy leader.

    Baringo Senator Gideon Moi reciprocated by inviting the flashy governor to his father’s home in Kabarak where Joho met the former Late President Daniel T. Moi. Such a meeting is monumental in Kenyan politics, it must the point at which Joho chose to reconsider his stay in ODM. If anything he is serving his final term and must scheme his way into national politics where deal making is based regions and numbers.

    Joho held a close door meeting with the former powerful president and Senator Gideon who was intensifying his forays into Kwale and Mombasa at the time.

    Late President Moi,C, Senator Moi, L, and Governor Joho when he visited Kabarak in 2019 [p/courtesy]
    Not much was read about the visit then but the relationship between Joho and Odinga’s ODM worsened when ODM lost Msambweni seat to an independent candidate supported by Dp William Ruto who is eating into Odinga’s support base at the Coast. ODM leaders from Nyanza blamed the Msambweni lose on Joho.

    In a retaliatory move , Joho’s family recently refused to fund and mobilize supporters to attend Odinga’s rally in Mombasa during his six day tour of the Coast. The rally was poorly attended amid speculations that 001 is only waiting for expiry of the deadline of presidential ticket applications before he can quit the orange party.

    The deadline for submitting applications is March 31, Odinga has not submitted his application but his hardliners like the Suna East Mp Junet Mohamed have already trashed Joho’s bid as a big joke.

    Joho is expected to ditch ODM and join the party that Governor is pushing to form which in turn will coalesce with the parties forming Sacred Alliance that is enjoying the backing of the system.

    The outspoken governor became ‘pro-system’ after he was sacked in through a deal that saw his family take over strategic cargo terminal in Nairobi built with the public funds. Joho will be in bed with the deep state which is out finish his party boss Raila Odinga and DP William Ruto as the only horses in the 2022 presidential race.

     

     

     

     

  • DP Ruto, Gideon Moi Handshake

    DP Ruto, Gideon Moi Handshake

    Deputy President Dr. William Ruto has finally met Gideon Moi face to face.

    The two political rival kingpins have been exchanging words over the the past few months.

    DP Ruto has severally accused Gideon Moi of barring him from visiting the ailing retired President Mzee Moi.

    Gideon Moi on his defense,has been accusing DP Ruto and his handlers of running disrespectful mouths against the family and trying to politically blackmail Senator Moi’s plans.

    The two finally shook hands at the late Jonathan Moi’s final send off.

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    Other leaders present at the funeral service held at Kabarak University include; Musalia Mudavadi,  Sen. Moses Wetangula, and Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka amongest other family  friends.