Senator Murkomen Claims MP Joshua Kuttuny is Wanted by US Authorities over Drug Trafficking

Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen claims that Cherangany MP Joshua Kuttuny is among prominent Kenyans wanted by the US in connection with drug trafficking.

In a fiery exchange during an interview with Citizen TV's Hussein Mohamed on Tuesday night, Murkomen and Kuttuny went ahead to make grave allegations about each other.

Murkomen, who is also the leader of Majority in the Senate, claims Kuttuny is in the FBI and CIA wanted list over drug business.

"I think when the news become public, this nation will know those who have been diversifying. When we are telling farmers to diversify to farm other forms of crops, you would realise that some people have been selling other pharmaceuticals in quotes... in the name of diversifying and making money," Murkomen said without giving further details when prodded to explain his claim.

In response, Kuttuny dismissed the Senator's claims as a diversionary tactic meant to evade the question about Deputy President William Ruto's role in the the maize scandal involving millions of shillings.

"He (Murkomen) is the one saying..because they are in a corner. They want to hang on everything. I don't want to respond because they introduced even the ICC the other day.." Kutuny said adding that Murkomen is known to be among persons who coached witnesses to testify against DP Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Senator Murkomen said Kuttuny should be the last person to attack Ruto, saying that the Deputy President lifted him to where he is today.

“Kuttuny, you have the audacity to speak ill against William Ruto. You have forgotten that it is the DP, who picked you when you were selling charcoal and introduced you to politics,” Murkomen told Kuttuny.

Stung by the claim, Kuttuny clapped back, asking Murkomen to respect him as an elder, noting that he came to his rescue ahead of 2013 elections.

“And you are forgetting that I am the one who was taking care of you back in the day. I was giving you upkeep money on a weekly basis. I have the M-Pesa statements to prove that. My wife sent you money, Murkomen. I gave you the first car, a Toyota Harrier, to use in your campaigns in the run-up to 2013 general election. Respect your elders.”