United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party Vice-Chairperson Kipruto Arap Kirwa has decamped to the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition ahead of the August 9th elections.
Kirwa, a former Cabinet Minister, announced his resignation from the Deputy President William Ruto-led party during an Azimio political rally at Sirisia Market in Bungoma County on Sunday.
“I Kipruto Arap Kirwa have resigned as UDA vice-chairman. From the moment our team unveiled the running mate last week, I knew that democracy would be suppressed if they get into power. I waited for Raila to announce his deputy because I cannot stay somewhere democracy is threatened,” Kirwa said.
He added: “It reached a point to think of what next and for those 13 days, I have been thinking how will I continue to be in a team where democracy is going to be sacrificed at the cross. I called Karua yesterday and told her to take me to Baba’s side.”
Kirwa was received by Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition presidential flagbearer Raila Odinga and his running Martha Karua, who described him as a hardworking leader who demonstrated his commitment to change Kenya when he was the minister of Agriculture during Mwai Kibaki’s government.
“When you Kirwa, with me and Raila Odinga, just know that we are hardworking people and we’ve demonstrated when we held leadership positions. Raila participated in building roads in this country. When you see high-flying roads in Kenyan towns, just know they are the products of Engineer Raila Amolo Odinga,” Karua said.
Na bado! These idiots will…
Na bado! These idiots will be crisscrossing each other from one party to the other till the last minute! Y’all ain’t seen no nothing yet!
He’s Moi relative, what do…
He’s Moi relative, what do you expect? He has to fuata Nyayo and Gideon will be the next president after Odinga. Of course the kalejins who benefited from Moi see UDAku guy as thief though they never question how their Immense family wealth was gotten.
@kkkkkkR – But the UDAku…
@kkkkkkR – But the UDAku Ruto have killed many along the way since YK92. Many died in Ruto’s hands in 1992 in Nakuru town.
He killed Bishop Munge and many others to include Yebei, Juma, Kenei, Mwikali, etc. And in between, Ruto killed 37 kikuyu women and their children by burning them inside a Kiambaa church in 2007. Surely how quickly can Kikuyus forget?
Rigathi was the DO of Kiambaa when Ruto killed those women. On hearing the church has been burned by Ruto, Rigathi said, “YES SIR!”
@karamuto indeed . the only…
@karamuto indeed . the only problem we older Kenyans have a memory of a warthog. what we have to keep repeating is those atrocities until the last vote is cast on 8th august to remind those who cannot even remember the 2008 church massacre It is in the church we should look for refuge . even Trump did not dare order removal of those who took refuge in the church to avoid deportation. but in Kiambaa church we had jihadists sent by their leader jihadist to murder to kill BUT we have forgotten we say kumi kumi a must – forgetting if other tribes were not massacred removed from their homes/land build by sweat . it is so long ago we have forgotten we are useless we deserve what comes next if we choose to vote for such characters
Loise you are right about…
Loise you are right about having a memory a warthog. Such people insinuating that Ruto killed Muge leaves a lot to be desired. This warthog brain cannot remember that Ruto was a kid when Muge in a road accident.
You keep singing this song of Kiambaa every time forgetting the masses of other people who were killed during that time. You never talked of Kiambaa when the duo- Uhururuto were running. Or is it convenient now?
People have to forge peace and coexistence, forgiveness for a better prosperity. Not living yesterday like you would wish everyone.
You are right @asista that…
You are right @asista that Kenyans want to move on away from a murderer. No matter how much you want to make Kenyans forget about Kiambaa, you begin to sound like a murderer yourself. Obviously it is in the Kalenjin blood to kill other kenyans. WSR has set that bar for all of you.
As much as people want to forget 2007 in Kiambaa, it is quite difficult because Ruto continues to create murderous rampage in Elgeyo Marakweti, Laikipia, and parts of the costal region.
It all benefits Ruto when Kenyans are consistently fighting each other. He will make the worst president ever if he gets elected. His number two pick does not help either.
Rigathi presided over the killing of Kenyans during the Moi era. Most of those who died in the hands of Rigathi were Kikuyus in Molo, Eldoret, etc. And that is the reason Ruto picked him so he can continue Ruto’s plan of chasing Kenyans from the Rift Valley for an agreed amount of money. Rigathi is a traitor and a sellout.
Did you know that a lot more…
Did you know that a lot more Kenyans got killed during Kibakis time more than Mois 26 years? This is apart from the Raila coup of 1982. Mark you every major killings that has happened had Raila signature in them. Kiambaa killing had the blessings of non other Raila himself. The cattle rustling in Elkeyo , Laikipia has the blessing of Uhuru/ Raila government. The government is looking the other way while rustling goes on just for political purposes. Yo try to muddy Ruto as an insider who is government and not helping his region. It’s bad political strategy.
Rigatoni has never presided over any killings of anyone. Stop your cheap propaganda. If Rigatbi defects to your murderous party today, you will hear so much praises of him. Any who tries to bear an independent sober mind is always an enemy of the disgruntled.
I keep asking you Mr.( you…
I keep asking you Mr.( you can call yourself as names as you want) why you don’t have land in your native home turf. You got displaced by your own selfish leaders and now you live among the same people you want smear your gaga every turn of your idiocy. Try to live decent and with everyone.
Anyone should be able to…
Anyone should be able to live peacefully in any part of kenya. Stop your madness. You must be an idiot of the highest caliber.
@asista – you sure know how…
@asista – you sure know how to justify evil. What if we are talking about some kelenjins getting killed by Kikuyus? Would you still take that situation with a grain of salt? Shenzi.
@asista – you sure know how…
@asista – you sure know how to justify evil. What if we are talking about some kelenjins getting killed by Kikuyus? Would you still take that situation with a grain of salt? Shenzi..
@Kipserem very good question.
@Kipserem very good question.
Rigathi just told kalenjins…
Rigathi just told kalenjins that the only reason Kikuyus will vote for Ruto is simply because he bribed them with money. A bunch of ? shilling notes passed on my Oscar Sudi!
That same money Kikuyus are taking will cost them a lot of lives. The blood sucking Ruto will get his money back one way or the other. Kikuyus have sold their souls to WSR after the Kiambaa massacre of 2007.
So Kikuyus are money greedy?…
So Kikuyus are money greedy? Certainly that is what Rigathi said. We can all see how much Rigathi has stolen from his fellow Kikuyus. It’s a man eat man society! The poor just follow blindly.
According to Rigathi’s…
According to Rigathi’s insult to the Kikuyus they are money grabbers and will settle for a simple plate of boiled rice and boiled meat while Ruto and Rigathi are eating some nicely fried Rice, chapo, and nicely seasoned meat. Nyinyi wakikuyu will only meza mate in Ruto’s government. Everything is shaping in that direction based on Ruto’s point man; Rigathi.
Arap Kirwa is a Marakwet and…
Arap Kirwa is a Marakwet and Moi was a Tugen. Unless it’s by marriage, what am I missing?
You are constipated chilly…
You are constipated chilly man
Bwana Kirwa you were are a…
Bwana Kirwa you were are a respected Kenyan. I don’t understand why you joined dirty William Ruto camp in the first place. Now you have come back to your senses
And many will on follow suit…
And many will on follow suit because the UDAku party of thieves is the wrong vehicle for those who wish to preserve Kenya. Ruto got nothing good to offer Kenyans.
Kirwa was one of the defiant…
Kirwa was one of the defiant Kales during the Moi regime. He thinks on his two feet when he wants to and now he is finally putting his brain into good use.
Kirwa could not believe his…
Kirwa could not believe his ears to hear Rigathi say that Kikuyus only want a plate of “rice and nyama” from a Ruto government. Rigathi reduced Kikuyus as beggars of food and nothing else.
Rigathi has truly demeaned all the Kikuyus to a mere food gullible characters. Such a huge insult to the whole tribe has caused all the Kikuyus to start bolting out ruto’s UDAku in large numbers. What a pathetic DP select?
I was really shocked to know…
I was really shocked to know that Arap Kirwa had joined a thief and a murderer WSR. Kirwa could not stand the guilt of the evils committed by Ruto. He had to dump Ruto to keep a clean soul…
Arap Korea’s son is…
Arap Korea’s son is traditionally married to Ruto’s daughter. This dump is big. Even relatives do not trust Ruto.
I didn’t know Kirwa was…
I didn’t know Kirwa was KOREAN. Is he from North or South KOREA??
Arap Kirwa is from Both…
Arap Kirwa is from Both countries – the mother is South Korean and the father is North Korean.
But if you read the statement, the writer was talking about Kirwa’s son who is married to WSR’s daughter. So there are some collaborating relationships in the whole saga. Now you know @guest1, 2 and 3.
Haven’t heard of him for…
Haven’t heard of him for years. Azimio can have him for free. He does NOT add any numbers or political value just temporary perception. However, I used to admire him as a firebrand politician in his early years.
He does add 1 vote which…
He does add 1 vote which will make 50% + 1. Please do not lie
Arap Kirwa has always fought…
Arap Kirwa has always fought for the rights of others. It’s quite fair he couldn’t stand being in Ruto’s camp of thieves. I wonder how he got there in the first place.
Mad Ivy and Waiting Uncle…
Mad Ivy and Waiting Uncle should do the same. After majority of LUKIAns are behind MarthaRao.
Mr yesterday. Since Kibaki…
Mr yesterday. Since Kibaki left he’s never won anything. He was popular for opposing Moi. He called a woman to rescue him. Who does that.
Ndugu Kipruto Arap Kirwa…
Ndugu Kipruto Arap Kirwa aona mwangaza akiwa pangoni na kuondoka humo.
https://youtu.be/VO9YeKZVXS8
This guy just woke up to…
This guy just woke up to notice that he was in UDA? People are not fools. These types of people who get get auctioned to the highest bidder. Now that Uhuru Raila can afford to bribe him with more money, he can ones around to tell us about democracy.
@asista, sasa wewe umepangwa…
@asista, sasa wewe umepangwa na pesa nane why would you be judging Kirwa. At least he has seen the light but you remain in the dark.
Asista lives under a cloud…
Asista lives under a cloud of fear because he knows what his tribe has done to other Kenyans. He is scared of an independent thinking Kirwa mind leaving the fold of blood thirsty fools. He wonders what Kirwa will pass on to Rarua.
He wants to protect Ruto as much as possible for reasons only known to him. @asista – don’t be scared of your evil past. Kenyans already know what you and Ruto have done……
Which light Mugikuyu? Arap…
Which light Mugikuyu? Arap Kirwa is a man about his personal interests. Not the populace. See he cannot even win an MPs position after people smoked him out of his self interests. Even Raila has his self interests more than he claims to be fighting for the common man. And of course there’s nothing wrong with shelving own interests. The problem comes when you claim to be fighting for the people when in real sense you are doing it for personal gain.
Am also hoping that you not calling Raila the light when we know he is the inverse.
When the courts ruled for the SGR contract to be produced as a public document, Uhuru went to court to appeal. Raila being the current master piece of government running with Uhuru is conveniently mute. As an official opposition leader who gets paid by the taxpayers, he should have come out to protest the move to appeal. Self interest. This just one example.
I think you are a fool @…
I think you are a fool @ Asista. Or better yet, you have been eating from the same plate with those WSR have attempted to bribed and fooled.
But as you can see for yourself, Arap Kirwa couldn’t stomach a thief like Ruto and his running mate Rigathi. Kirwa just told the world UDAku has not democracy. He could not stand Ruto and Rigathi anymore.
Muthama is on the way out too as he calls Mutua a liar and a thief like Ruto himself. The house of UDAku is build on a pile of sand. It has started to crumble into pieces.
Shashi you dummy. You can’t…
Shashi you dummy. You can’t impregnate a fly let alone your own spouse – male or female. Shut your damn mouth.
INTEGRITY IN OUR ELECTIONS:…
INTEGRITY IN OUR ELECTIONS:
https://youtu.be/qBnThWfHR4w
Ruto and Rigathi do not pass…
Ruto and Rigathi do not pass the integrity test by any means. Ruto has also stolen from us – remember the late Mzee Muteshi’s 100 acres?
The pain of dealing with DP Ruto slowly killed Muteshi. Yebei and Kenei – our own boys died in Ruto’s hands. Let the truth be told.
What we need from our…
What we need from our potential elected people in Kenya, is INTEGRITY.
https://youtu.be/qBnThWfHR4w
Integrity it is. First of…
Integrity it is. First of all Raila being the oldest teacher in the bay has to disqualify himself. He has been earning millions of taxpayers money every year for the last several years. The last four years he has absconded his duty as an official opposition leader and thus joined the government in “eating “. Let me know if ever you have heard Raila correct any wrongs that the government has been into for the last four years. The economy has plunged to 1,4% the lowest even compared to Mois time. All sorts of corruption has been rife but the chief who is bestowed for this role is also busy stealing. Or what do you think he is doing. If Raila is not “ eating “ you will hear all sorts of noises. Now he is mute. This is just one example.
Ndugu @ Asista:
Nakubaliana…
Ndugu @ Asista:
Nakubaliana nawe kwa mara ya kwanza. Ningependa ujue ya kwamba, mimi nimesema wazi hapa ya kwamba simwuungi mkono Ndugu Raila au Ndugu Samoei kuwa viongozi wa nchi yetu! Wote wawili hawafai hata kidogo.