'Over My Dead Body': US-Based Lawyer Makau Mutua Rejects DP Ruto’s Job Offer

'Over My Dead Body': US-Based Lawyer Makau Mutua Rejects DP Ruto’s Job Offer

US-based law scholar Prof. Makau Mutua has turned down an offer to work for Deputy President William Ruto.

Mutua in an article published on Daily Nation implied that he was being lured into joining Ruto’s 2022 presidential campaign team, declaring that he would “never ever” work with the DP.

“Several weeks ago, I was bamboozled when a top commander in Deputy President William Ruto’s campaign locomotive begged me to work with them to get the man from Sugoi to State House in 2022. I was dumbfounded – and totally beside myself. I slapped myself to make sure I wasn’t in la-la land, or in mental Siberia. I kept it together even though I am still reeling from the outlandish idea. In spite of the shock, I’ve kept my counsel – until now.”

"Today, I give the answer. Mr Ruto and his campaign should read my lips–or rather the words from the tip of my pen. The answer is nyet (Russian for No). I can’t – and won’t – work with Mr Ruto. Never. Ever. Case closed," he noted.

"This can only happen over my dead body."

He cited DP Ruto’s as anti-democratic legacy and links to corruption as some of the reasons why he rejected the offer.

“In fact, Mr Ruto has always been on the wrong side of history. He’s either championed, or been an important, anti-reform, anti-democratic voice. He’s never seen a human right he didn’t want to stifle. His street name is “Arap Mashamba”, an ode to his naming in reported land scandals.”

“Mr Ruto and his brigand can take this to the nearest bank – no bona fide civil society organisation, or any of their self-respecting members, will touch Mr Ruto with a 10-foot pole. None. Whenever I hear the mention of Mr Ruto, or sense his proximity, I head in the opposite direction. It’s been so since his emergence in Youth for Kanu ’92.”

 

Comments

Guesty (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 05:39pm

In reply to by Edward Mungai (not verified)

It happened. They have done it to very many people including me.

William Ruto and Uhuru Kenyatta “people “are always trying to recruit people they; first ,send death threats, if it doesn’t work bribe their critics and or offer them employment.
They also threaten to kill your family and destroy your life. If you refuse to take the bribe or the job offer.

They’re garbage human beings.

GUEST1 (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 09:48pm

In reply to by Guesty (not verified)

I agree. Even they'll offer you "Bank loans", "Free land", and "Beautiful" mistresses aka Delilahs on you. I mean they'll put Deadly women on you if you a Man. Nicholas Biwott used to do this kind of $hit in Moi's era.

Nb: And if you Fell for these Traps and FAILED to Toe the Line: They hire goon Auctioneers to Put all your Property on Sale (including your OWN property). Then you're shamed by being Publically declared "Bankraupt" without being Bankrupt for real.

Liz Gaki (not verified)     Thu, 07/23/2020 @ 01:01pm

In reply to by Mutai (not verified)

Wewe... wacha.. MOI stole from kenya and left the country on it knees okay. So do not go there, check Sudi and that man speak the truth. Kale had presidency for 24 yrs and that when all BIG corporation died the death and only Kibaki showed-up and tried to resurrect them but it been a journey. Then we elected this other one who laugh off his heart off but was a BIG mistake.

So Mutai, Moi era was total nightmare but l know Kale praise him because that when all showed-up in the city and took all the jobs and some were not qualified but that was then and would say Kale are okay but very sneaky people hard to understand them.

Guest (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 03:53pm

In reply to by Edward Mungai (not verified)

I hate to engage myself in pettiness but it appears there is a lot of hate here in those that tells the truth. Do they know Dr. Koni Hanene is one of Kenya's premier scientist? In fact Dr Koni Hanene is a distinguished scientist whose eminent scientific work has won praise among many inn the scientific community. He also has outstanding quality or character so the fellows trashing him here really don't know the person

Guest (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 03:54pm

In reply to by Edward Mungai (not verified)

I hate to engage myself in pettiness but it appears there is a lot of hate here in those that tells the truth. Do they know Dr. Koni Hanene is one of Kenya's premier scientist? In fact Dr Koni Hanene is a distinguished scientist whose eminent scientific work has won praise among many inn the scientific community. He also has outstanding quality or character so the fellows trashing him here really don't know the person

Settled Nomad (not verified)     Wed, 07/22/2020 @ 06:41pm

In reply to by Guest (not verified)

This Antics no longer work. You cannot post as Dr Koni Hanene, and then reply to your own post, as Guest, just like Guest1 has posted as Guesty, and then replied to her own post. The simple reason is that Ideology is like a scent, which can be traced to a particular person. And just like a dog is never wrong when identifying a particular scent with an individual, so it is a way of thinking, or ideology, to a particular person.

Guest (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 02:21am

In reply to by Edward Mungai (not verified)

It never happened. This idiot Makau has history of making Unsubstantiated claims in order to seek attention. Makau is such a failure that his village in ukambani refused to elect him chairman of a nursery school. I suspect his law degree is from a market in New Delhi. He is such bitch!!!

Alfred (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 03:56pm

In reply to by Guest (not verified)

Did you not say you “ hate to engage in pettiness” a few spaces above! And what are you doing now? Pettiness is exactly what you are doing now! Wow, preaching water and drinking wine! Are you a relative of dr hanene!? You all seem to have the same level of low mind set! Ya, you can support a thief for president but remember others have their own prerogative and choice! Don’t feed your garbage that Ruto qualifies to be the next president! You will be astonished and ashamed in equal measures come 2022! We will stop your thieving and murderous friend and jail him for the past crimes!

Wa New Hampshire (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 02:57pm

This is a pure display of Prof Mutuas' ignorance and stupidity. If the request was made confidentially then why bring it here? why not use the same channel to reply if at all there was such an request. I very much highly doubt if DP Ruto would want you near him let alone working with him. Aren't you the same who said you cant call Uhuru " President yet your boss is now working hand in hand with him? Mutua, you are toxic and should be avoided by all right thinking Kenyans at any cost.I kindly request that you Stay in your NY and stop spreading your ignorance here.

Guesty (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 05:46pm

In reply to by Wa New Hampshire (not verified)

Let him expose them. They do this all the time. That’s is why they are accused of attempting to kill off the opposition (govt critics).

Raila Odinga and his supporters need to know why people call him a traitor.

He is not the only one who has been offered money and or a job. Or him and his family threatened with death and distraction.

Mzalendo (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 03:58pm

The Merus are the only tribe, whereby, the majority are in tuned with Ruto’s politics! They absolutely love him and Ruto can do no harm in their eyes! The lakes have become smarter, majority have ditched him for obvious reasons.

Guesty (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 11:20pm

In reply to by Mzalendo (not verified)

That’s because Merus are being terrorized by the Kenyan government through Nyumba Kumi Initiative. If they don’t support the government the get beaten up by nyumba kumi goons.

If Merus oppose the government they will be killed by Nyumba kumi terrorists who get orders from “above”.

William Ruto is just taking advantage of the situation and pretending his support is because he is an ICC criminal, like Muthaura another crook.

Nyumba Kumi is a radicalization initiative. A disaster.

Musau (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 03:19pm

In reply to by Mzalendo (not verified)

So are you telling me that this self glorifying Dr Koni Hanene is a Meru? He is foolishly following ole Mashamba like a blind dog that want to be respected but does not know how to respect others! Too much Miraa consumption or what??

Mkenya halisi (not verified)     Sun, 07/19/2020 @ 08:21pm

I will never hire this hater goon foolish mutua.He is too proud of himself so wacha aendelee to b sucked by his favourite white colonialist in states.

Josphine (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 07:01am

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

Wow @hanene! You sound very gayish, girly and stupid to have a doctor’s title in front of you silly name! You have been bullying Dr. Mutua for the longest time. Did he screwed with your gay wife since you seem to have a hellish sickening attitude that betrays your foolishness?

How on earth did you get your doctorate while being so idiotic and plainly stupid? Really, you shame every body with a dr title by the way you behave - very uncouth!

So you condone corruption and stealing from our coffers from Arap Mashamba; you thief!? Kenya si ya mama yako you idiot! How stupid can you be, literally?

You ought to resign your damn job and join Ruto so you can take Kenya to hell, you foolish skirt! Shame on you for attacking Makau for doing what is right you gullible ass!! Go to hell and et rotten there- stupid! Shame on you!

Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 01:25pm

In reply to by Josphine (not verified)

When I commented about Makau as being a leader of queer community in Kenya I expected some response from his adherent readers like you so I am not surprised I am getting negative comments from the likes of die-hard faggots like you. You even have audacity to question my academic credentials? Have I not collided with you before over the same issue? Let me tell you, my position on faggots will never be moved. Homosexuality is abomination of evil and Makau feels strongly defending faggots like you and that is why I have a conflict with him. I am a person of high virtues, great integrity, courage, fortitude, honesty and loyalty unlike Makau who organizes vice to corrupt virtues in our country

Josphine (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 05:46pm

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

Dude @ hanene - you have no quantifiable academic credentials for anyone to respect or question!! - please take that to the Bank, the nearest bank near you and deposit! Secondly, I never asked you to respond to me! You are not in the league of Dr. Makau academically! Your Dr. is a stolen or bought credential just like that if your name sake Dr Ruto the thief! Keep your small dick to yourself and go ask your mother to glorify your foolishness! Only animals are willing to listen to a thief! Leave Dr. Makau a lone! He told you point blank that he will only sponsor Ruto over his dead body you fool! Is that so difficult for you to comprehend??? A man who claims to have a PhD should behave better and not like a toddler!

Mark (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 06:01pm

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

What you write here is far beneath you if at all you hold a doctorate! You have some psychotic issues which need to be addressed by a professional! Quick making an ass of your silly self attacking another Dr. Makau and the general public! You lack dignity, respect and honor. Seriously look back and read what you are writing aboutDr Makau!

Mwanga (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 03:15pm

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

Wow, now I understand why everyone is questioning your credentials. Boy you are so petty it is not even funny! I read up there @guest that you are a leading scientist in Kenya for COVID19. Surely you need to be tested because you have completed lost (loses) it! Respect is a two way traffic @koni! Respect others and they will respect you! What is the deal between you and Professor Makau? You just called him faggot but I did not read any place where he called you an asshole! Boy, you sound like a sour pussy while addressing Makau! Are you alright?

Maitima (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 03:43pm

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

@koni - you are being attacked here because you are an educated man, but you are behaving like a very stupid man! I ask you to rethink your comments as a fellow Meru because you are making our community to be a laughing stock here! It would be nice for your friends here to advice you better and with some wisdom! You are lacking decorum, respect, honor and wisdom in whatever you are attempting to say here! That is why folks are questioning your well earned academic credentials! But remember education is not the totality to humanity in life! Please regroup!

Liz Gaki (not verified)     Thu, 07/23/2020 @ 01:08pm

In reply to by Josphine (not verified)

Does mutua know you? freedom of speech, let one say what they have to but do not get into a fight someone who has not contribute anything to your growth, food , clothes. If he is gay let him do them men but if you are his girlfriend let the writter know and produce the pictures as a girlfriend.

If the writter knows something about doing men he need to prove it... you know what l mean.

Githingithia (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 03:19pm

In reply to by Serina (not verified)

Dr Hanene, I have an advice for you. Don't be arguing with people who are not in your caliber. Josephine and Serina is one and and same and is disgruntled gay man who holds grudge against you because you keep on attacking homosexuals and homosexuality. This is a gay man who has made a lifestyle choice of being poked in his ass and for you to attack Dr Makau is like attacking his prophet. Dr Makau is beloved son by many homosexuals because he is one of them and uses his legal knowledge to defend them. I have noticed this homosexual man stalks you on the internet and tends to write something negative about. I am surprised he hasn't attacked you in your twitter or Instagram accounts

Josphine (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 05:56pm

In reply to by Githingithia (not verified)

And there we go again with idiots calling themselves some high caliber asshole while they attack Professor Makau for no apparent reason! Why don’t you buy yourself a dr title and then marry hanene? You too are just know homos and that is why you are so pissed with Makau because he refused to support your homosexual behavior!

Onyango (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 08:10pm

In reply to by Githingithia (not verified)

Surely a blind man advising another blind man @githingithia! It would make some sense if you could advise @hanene to grow up! Hanene is acting like a little tard stuck in his asshole!

Wow talk about caliber - you too are seriously lost if you think the shit you are writing here attacking others is worth any regard and gives you some caliber!

Both of you grow up! Having a higher level of education does not mean your IQ marches your education! Someone here said hanene is a respected scientist in Kenya! Wow, seriously! Stop insulting the academia with your myopic indecencies!

Kiprotich (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 07:14am

In reply to by Dr. Koni Hanene (not verified)

@koni - the professor stated the real facts why he wouldn’t work for Ruto!? Corruption and Mashamba shenanigans were on top of his facts! That simply means Dr. Makau will not support a thief to become the president of Kenya.

You have turned to insulting Makau for speaking the truth. Are you serious! Your own mother ought to be very ashamed of you! It sounds like she took the placenta home and threw the baby in the toilet at birth! Stop making your mother ashamed of you. She deserves better if indeed she carried you in her belly for the full nine months!

Worse of you claim to have a PhD but you act like a village illiterate! Does education really mean anything in your life!? This is very shameful of you - @Koni!!

Vivian (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 07:27am

@hanene, yes Mutua’s hands are tied doing the right thing - Makau is a very principled man! You @koni got no principles at all!

You support thieves (Ruto plus) who have terrorized Kenyans and you have no shame insulting Dr Makau who has stood with Kenyans for a long time! Who the hell are you, @koni???

And what have you done for Kenyans and Kenya? You just jump up like a little kid stuck in the mud to insult the renowned law professor! Are you kidding me? Get a damn life you insecure rat!!

Imara Daima (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 11:27am

Nawaombeni msisahau historia ya Ndugu yetu Ruto tangu kuanzia mwaka wa 1992. Msisahau yaliyompata Ndugu yetu Mteshi wakati shamba lake lilipotekwa nyara na Ndugu Ruto.

Mimi sielewi kwa nini mtu anayetumia akili zake vizuri anaweza kumwuunga mkono Ruto kwenye harakati zake za kuchaguliwa kuwa kiongozi wa nchi ya Kenya 2022.

Kama Ndugu Wafula Chebukati angefanya kazi yake kama inavyostahili, Ruto hangalipewa nafasi ya kugombea kiti chochote cha uongozi Kenya kufuatana na Sura ya Sita ya Katiba yetu mpya ya Kenya.

Guest (not verified)     Mon, 07/20/2020 @ 03:32pm

It's never a good idea to attack a faggot in the media. Faggots all of over the World are united in defending their lifestyle. An attack on one homosexual is an attack on all homosexuals. The wrath Dr. Koni is facing is as a result of attacking Dr. Makau who has a big Gay followers. Dr. Makau is a hero to many Gays because he helped sponsor the hoisting of homosexual atop Mt Kenya

@Shainabu. Why are you defending a mediocre, rudimentary educated and fraud Makau. This man has been a failure throughout his life and only came to limelight when he bought his way to acquire a law degree in US. I know this because he hails from sub-location and I know everything about him. I don't like the fact that you are characterizing Kissi's, Luo's, Luyha's, Meru's and my tribe Kamba as pot heads who don't think. How old are you? You sound like an ignorant bitch who has never been outside Mombasa

Thankful (not verified)     Tue, 07/21/2020 @ 11:42pm

If you stand in line to vote for arap mashamba... call yourself stupid and congratulate yourself for self hate.
Corruption, association with corruption should never have space in Kenya leadership.

Liz Gaki (not verified)     Thu, 07/23/2020 @ 12:55pm

Aaiiiiii... Who would get this fool to work with him. Do not get me wrong he is smart but some smartness is foolishness. This Mkamba all he does it talk why can't he go and via for a governor seat in Kamba land but my beautiful Kamba people will not make a dumb mistake.

He lying, we have enough team working with DP.

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