Kang'ata breaks silence on viral letter to Ruto
By Edith. O. Virginia
Murang'a senator Irungu Kang'ata has denied authoring a letter that has gone viral online, addressed to Deputy President William Ruto.
The letter which bears Kang'ata's name and a forged signature, addresses the deputy president over alleged underdealings in the issuance of nomination tickets.
The fake letter alleged that some officials within the party were demanding bribes to issue direct nomination tickets.
"If we fail to assure aspirants that our nominations will be free and fair, I can tell you for free that many of them will flee to other parties. Already, there there are jitters and murmurs.
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File image of Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
“Many aspirants are quiet, but on many occasions, different individuals have communicated their anxieties with me, especially those who cannot afford the extra fees being charged under the table for a direct ticket. These things are happening in your party and I would like to believe you are not aware," the letter read in part.
The letter which Kang'ata termed as fake, warned DP Ruto that a number of voters from the Mount Kenya region had shifted allegiance following President Uhuru Kenyatta's meeting at the Sagana State Lodge.
“Based on informal research, the bomb that destroyed our gains as UDA in the mountain was Sagana 3. Over 20,000 people turned up at the Sagana State Lodge to see the President. Most of these people were not mobilized, they went to Sagana because the local radio stations had urged them to go and welcome their President,” the letter purports.
The letter further warns the second in command that people from Central Kenya have begun to embrace the candidature of ODM leader Raila Odinga who is the Azimio La Umoja Presidential Candidate.
“Many things have changed. The ground has started a slow but sure shift. The Raila Odinga we believed was like pork in Mecca has started to find some footing in the Mountain. His message and his diplomatic mien has been slowly melting the hard hearts of our people.”
The letter advises that UDA rethink its strategy.
“The insults strategy against the President and Raila seems to be a flop in the long run. Many from Mt Kenya are also not happy with the way we are being overshadowed by ANC and Ford Kenya newcomers, yet we have the numbers,” added the letter.
Senator Kang'ata simply termed the letter as fake.
“Fake!” he responded.
The lawmaker is eyeing the Murang'a County gubernatorial seat on a UDA ticket.
File image of Murang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
“Many aspirants are quiet, but on many occasions, different individuals have communicated their anxieties with me, especially those who cannot afford the extra fees being charged under the table for a direct ticket. These things are happening in your party and I would like to believe you are not aware," the letter read in part.
The letter which Kang'ata termed as fake, warned DP Ruto that a number of voters from the Mount Kenya region had shifted allegiance following President Uhuru Kenyatta's meeting at the Sagana State Lodge.
“Based on informal research, the bomb that destroyed our gains as UDA in the mountain was Sagana 3. Over 20,000 people turned up at the Sagana State Lodge to see the President. Most of these people were not mobilized, they went to Sagana because the local radio stations had urged them to go and welcome their President,” the letter purports.
The letter further warns the second in command that people from Central Kenya have begun to embrace the candidature of ODM leader Raila Odinga who is the Azimio La Umoja Presidential Candidate.
“Many things have changed. The ground has started a slow but sure shift. The Raila Odinga we believed was like pork in Mecca has started to find some footing in the Mountain. His message and his diplomatic mien has been slowly melting the hard hearts of our people.”
The letter advises that UDA rethink its strategy.
“The insults strategy against the President and Raila seems to be a flop in the long run. Many from Mt Kenya are also not happy with the way we are being overshadowed by ANC and Ford Kenya newcomers, yet we have the numbers,” added the letter.
Senator Kang'ata simply termed the letter as fake.
“Fake!” he responded.
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