We Stole Votes for President Uhuru, MP Moses Kuria Says

Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria claims he was involved in rigging the 2013 and 2017 presidential elections in favor of President Kenyatta.

Speaking on Tuesday during the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC), Kuria said he collaborated with other leaders to steal votes for Kenyatta.

"Kuna wengine wanasema ati kura ya mlima itagawanywa; mheshimiwa Ann Waiguru, Rigathi Gachagua, Muthomi Njuki, Kimani Ichung’wa, Senator Linturi, Alice Wahome, Faith Gitau, Kimani wa Matangi…Sisi ndio tulikuwa tukishikilia Uhuru kura, na sisi ndio tulikuwa tunamuibia kura,” Kuria stated.

Kuria, who is the party leader of Chama Cha Kazi (CCK), threw his support behind Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid, saying the deputy president has liberated the people Mt. Kenya from political oppression.

“Wacha niwaambie sisi watu wa Mlima kama si huyu mungwana (Ruto) ingetuchukua miaka 100 kuvunja nyororo ya wale wachache ambao walikuwa wanafikiria hatutaongoza taifa,” Kuria said.

“You have made it possible for me, an MP of the president, to take a different path from a sitting president without fear and for me, that is very important. We owe you the debt of gratitude for liberating us.”

Kuria castigated President Kenyatta for sidelining Ruto and his allies despite working tirelessly to ensure he clinches the presidency in 2013 and 2017.

Kuria, who is eyeing the Kiambu Governor's seat in the forthcoming elections, also liked Ruto to retired president Mwai Kibaki, saying he is a good human.

 “You might be a good leader, politician and party leader but one thing I am sure you are a good human being and that makes a big difference. Supporting a good human being is more important than supporting a good leader because we can take your word,” Kuria added.