Uhuru meets Ruto as DP’s impeachment looms large
By David Kwalimwa
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday visited and held talks with Deputy President William Ruto at the latter’s official office in Nairobi.
From all indications it appears the president met his deputy to reassure him of his backing even as a section of opposition politicians made know their intentions to sponsor an impeachment motion against the DP in Parliament.
Presidential escort around the DP’s office with too much drama. #Kitaeleweka pic.twitter.com/og1LoTALTr
— Malik Oyondi Otiende (@Oyondi_Malik) March 26, 2019
President Kenyatta also appears to have keen on letting the whole world know about the meeting.
Am keen to know ODM’s replacement for DP Ruto when they finally impeach him as planned. Am sure Orengo is a candidate @HonAdenDuale @kipmurkomen @OleItumbi
— emmanuel talam (@EmmanuelTalam) March 26, 2019
“The DP can also be removed for gross misconduct. The threshold for the removal of Deputy President on constitutional grounds is much lower than going through a criminal trial or prosecution,” Siaya Senator James Orengo said at a political rally in his backyard.
These comments have attracted a sharp reaction from the political divide aligned to the deputy president.