Limuru III: Ruto Allies Accuse Kenyatta and Karua of Tribalism Amid Political Discord
President William Ruto’s allies have launched verbal attacks against former president Uhuru Kenyatta and NARC-Kenya leader Martha Karua, accusing them of tribalism during a time when the nation is striving for unity.
They criticized the Limuru III conference, which introduced the Haki Coalition led by Mr. Kenyatta, aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Mt. Kenya region, portraying it as an ethnic entity designed to sow division among Kenyans along tribal lines.
Key figures like National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, Senate counterpart Aron Cheruiyot, and Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri spearheaded a chorus of politicians denouncing the conference, which has sparked political divisions within the Mt. Kenya region.
They alleged that Mr. Kenyatta was exploiting his ethnic affiliation to re-enter the political arena, contravening the constitution’s prohibition on retired presidents engaging in active politics.
The Limuru 3 gathering introduced the Haki Coalition and designated Mr. Kenyatta as its leader.
Mr. Ichung’wah argued that over 70 MPs, 11 woman representatives, 10 Senators, and Governors abstained from the meeting, dismissing it as a platform for disseminating falsehoods. He emphasized their active roles in the government and rejected claims of exclusion.
He asserted that the declarations made at Limuru 3 aimed to undermine President Ruto’s developmental agenda.
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“As leaders representing the interests of the Mt. Kenya region, we reject the meeting and its regrettable resolutions,” he declared.
Mr. Kiunjuri urged Mr. Kenyatta to follow the example set by the late Mwai Kibaki, who refrained from interfering in his successor’s governance after retiring from office. He cautioned against the existence of dual power centers.
He explained that elected officials from the Mt. Kenya region boycotted the meeting because they recognized President Ruto’s inclusive leadership.
Mr. Cheruiyot criticized the Limuru III gathering for hindering Kenya’s progress towards national unity and development.
These sentiments were expressed during a fundraising event at Tombo Primary School in Malava, Kakamega County, where the leaders advocated for national unity, a cause they attributed to President Ruto’s leadership since assuming office.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa hailed President Ruto as a unifying figure in the nation and called for respect from all leaders, including those from previous administrations.
“We urge Kenyans to embrace unity, as development can only be achieved by transcending tribal divisions,” he urged, pledging to lead Kakamega from opposition to government come 2027.
Also present were Elijah Memusi (Kajiado Central), Michael Muchira (Oljororok), Fred Outa (Nyando), Elisha Odhiambo (Gem), Bernard Shinali (Ikolomani), Mark Nyamita (Uriri), Christopher Aseka (Khwisero), John Waluke (Sirisia), Malulu Injendi (Malava), Carol Omondi (Suba South), Mohammed Ali (Nyali), Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda, and Wamatinga Wahome (Nyeri Senator).
Limuru III: Ruto Allies Accuse Kenyatta and Karua of Tribalism Amid Political Discord