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Martha Karua Responds to Kalonzo Recognizing Ruto as President

Martha Karua Responds to Kalonzo Recognizing Ruto as President

On Saturday, Azimio Principal Martha Karua denied media reports that suggested the coalition had acknowledged President William Ruto as Kenya's legitimately elected Head of State.

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Earlier reports had indicated that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka had stated at a burial ceremony in Taita Taveta County that Azimio had changed its tune after initially maintaining that the 2022 presidential election was rigged. In a statement, Karua refuted the claim. While she did not issue an explanation, it is uncertain whether she disagrees with Kalonzo's stance or believes that the media had misquoted him.

According to the media report, Kalonzo expressed his admiration for the calm and composed approach taken by the Head of State during the negotiations seeking to resolve the ongoing political deadlock in the country. Kalonzo, who co-chairs the National Dialogue Committee with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungw'ah, commended Ruto for displaying statesmanship in the bipartisan discussions. However, he criticized Ruto's deputy Rigathi Gachagua for not following suit.

Despite his initial reluctance, Gachagua eventually gave in to discuss the opposition's complaints with Raila Odinga's coalition. The committee intends to engage in deliberations regarding electoral justice, which encompasses examining the 2022 electoral outcomes and restructuring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC). They also aim to talk about boundary delimitation in relation to electoral representation.

In January, Odinga voiced his denial of Ruto's presidency which was later agreed upon by the coalition. In April, Gachagua informed Odinga that the government would only consider opposition grievances if he publicly recognized Ruto as President.

Comments (14)

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  1. PPPianSep 3, 2023

    Kalonzo is a Judas. As a Matter of Fact: He is a Wish-wash Politician who Lacks firm Direction; Swayed by Every wind. An Imbecile IDIOT.

  2. JujuSep 3, 2023

    Madam, do you think that your madness in your head will change the reality?!?

  3. Imara - SuluhishoSep 4, 2023

    @ JUJU
    “… your madness in your head…”
    Haya ndiyo maneno uliyotumia kumtukana Dada Wangari Karua.
    Nakuomba ubadilishe tabia yako ya ajabu ya kuwatukana watu ambao fikira zao na zako hazipatani kwa kuwaita “wendawazimu.”

    WaArabu wana msemo mmoja katika lugha yao unaosema, “Nahnu ailatun wahidah.”
    Tafsiri yake kwa Kiswahili ni, “ Sisi sote ni familia moja.”
    Watu wanaowatenganisha WanaKenya ni viongozi wachache wabaya tulio nao nchini. WanaKenya wanapatana kila mahali nchini.

  4. JujuSep 4, 2023

    Yah man, Martha needs to find a man or a woman for that matter to screw out her demons! She used to be demon-less until mchawi screwed her head instead of down under!!!

  5. Imara - SuluhishoSep 5, 2023

    @ JUJU

    Sisi sote ni familia moja.
    Tuheshimiane na kuishi pamoja kama ndugu na dada.
    Tusiwaruhusu wana siasa wachache wabaya na viongozi wa makanisa wachache wabaya kupanda mbegu ya chuki mioyoni mwetu.

  6. Imara - SuluhishoSep 5, 2023

    Mwakilishi:

    Someni halafu mchunguze kwa makini lugha chafu Ndugu JUJU anayotumia kumtukana Dada yetu Wangari Karua kwenye gazeti letu la MWAKILISHI.

    Je, Ndugu JUJU, kumtukana Dada yetu Wangari Karua ni uungwana?

  7. Imara - SuluhishoSep 6, 2023

    I am concerned about the mental state of Brother JUJU. See what he said about Dada Wangari Karua:

    "..., Martha needs to find a man or a woman for that matter to screw out her demons! She used to be demon-less until mchawi screwed her head instead of down under!!!"

    Calling somebody a "mchawi" is some COHO cultures can result in extremely negative consequences to the person using the word carelessly.

  8. Imara - SuluhishoSep 3, 2023

    Let’s wipe the table clean by deleting all the three foreign constructs that has made our continent lag behind in psychological and physical development.
    One of the construct is derived from the belief in an ancient political attempt in solving humanity system of electing leaders developed by the Greeks known as “democracy.”
    The other two constructs are based on a religious belief system developed in the Middle East and spread throughout the world by determined believers of their faith.

  9. KellySep 3, 2023

    Kalonzo ni mtu wa kupitia katikati! He has already been compromised by Ruto and soon he will be in KK!

  10. CiroSep 3, 2023

    Kalonzo is a very cheap politician. The man is broke and now looking for some money from Ruto. He is one of the worst opportunists in Kenya.

  11. OleSep 3, 2023

    Is that the reason why Raila keeps looking for him in every election cycle?

  12. SimamaImaraSep 3, 2023

    Kalonzo for once is woke. He knows Rao is done. At 82 he would be tired with zero chance of being Pres. King maker he will be. Kalonzo did well during Moi and Kibaki times

  13. MzalendoSep 4, 2023

    Karua will be left alone, confused while the duo get involved in the government 😂😂😂

  14. MbwanaSep 4, 2023

    Watermelon indeed

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