DP Ruto’s Message to Senator Murkomen After His Sacking

Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has disclosed Deputy President William Ruto’s reaction to his removal as Senate Majority Leader.

Murkomen, in an interview with Citizen TV, said DP Ruto told him that his ouster should not bother him, saying it is a small challenge compared to what he (Ruto) has gone through.

He said Ruto cited the crimes against humanity charges he and President Kenyatta were facing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague.

“He told me that every great person, or someone who seeks greatness, must go through fire,” Murkomen said.

“Ruto gave me an example of the challenges he and the president faced during their ICC cases. He reminded me that he and the president went through rough terrain to secure their release from The Hague. He told me that the problem I am currently facing is lesser compared to the monumental one he and the president faced at the ICC in Hague. My challenges, he said, are too small compared to what they went through,” added Murkomen.

Prodded to explain why DP Ruto remained silent as his allies were being stripped of their positions at the Senate, Murkomen noted: “Ruto cannot compete with the president, he cannot have a parallel party to the one that sponsored him and the president to the positions they currently occupy. The DP has tried his best to restrain himself even amidst provocation from some people serving within Government. He has remained patient.”

Murkomen was ousted as Senate Majority Leader during a meeting chaired by President Kenyatta at State House on Monday, May 11th, and was replaced by West Pokot Senator Samuel Poghisio.

DP Ruto has not publicly commented on the new changes that have further exposed divisions within Jubilee Party.