Ruto’s UDA Demands Removal of CS Matiang'i and Mucheru from Elections Preparation Team
Deputy President William Ruto-led United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has protested the inclusion of Interior CS Fred Matiang’i and his ICT counterpart Joe Mucheru in the multi-agency team on the preparation for the 2022 general election.
In a letter to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), the party demanded the withdrawal of the two from the team, saying they were partisan and partial.
UDA Secretary-General Veronica Maina in the protest letter claimed Matiang’i and Mucheru had their support for ODM leader Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential bid, a move she termed as a clear violation of the constitution.
She averred that Cabinet Secretaries are prohibited from making public their political preferences to protect the integrity of public offices they hold.
UDA questioned why IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati was holding meetings on election preparedness with a multi-agency team that includes members who have declared support for certain presidential aspirants.
The party stated that Kenyan voters must be guaranteed their right to make choices at the ballot, without being influenced or their right stifled.
It also wants the electoral commission to remain independent and not bend to political pressure. UDA further demanded that the judiciary and executive observe the institutional and functional demarcations set by the constitution, to guarantee a free and fair general election.
Matiang’i and Mucheru's membership to the multi-agency team is by virtue of the offices they hold.
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UDA is made up of thugs like…
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UDA is made up of thugs like the kettle calling the pot black.Every civil servant is entitled to one vote just like regular folk they are also free to express their distaste for the UDA presidential candidate because like every body else they are entitled to their opinions.They are not holding anyone hostage demanding they vote in “ their choice”.Ruto has stolen enough to employ hooligans and thugs as observers to protect his vote.Wacha kulalamika your thug boss atamwaga hiyo pesa yote ameiba but still he may not win the presidency.
Matiang’i and Muchelule are…
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Matiang’i and Muchelule are going no where! I have never seen a creature as selfish as Ruto himself! The man is a thief snd a trouble maker.
Whatta do Ruto because Matian’gi is not moving!?
Recall the 2010 constitution…
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In reply to Matiang’i and Muchelule are… by Walid (not verified)
Recall the 2010 constitution, citizen intention was to have the CSs focus on service delivery, and avoid the politics that comes with ministerial appointments from within the MPs. At least the CSs should return to serving their employer, back to the basics.
Don’t worry about what…
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In reply to Recall the 2010 constitution… by imkgoogo (not verified)
Don’t worry about what happened in 2010. We are now in 2021. Matiangi isca fair minded guy. , even more than Ruto! So we want Matiangi to stay put!
It’s surprising even ISIS/Al…
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It’s surprising even ISIS/Al Shabaab,Amollo Oginga’s military wing leader in Kenya,@Walid can describe another person as a thief and trouble maker. It’s better you search for something else to do as ICC prosecutor,Khan has vowed that muchawi Raila or any other killer won’t escape prosecution at ICC if he/she kills a rat after being defeated in Kenyan polls.TAFUTA NYAMA YA BINADAMU PAHALI PENGINE-SAHAU wanaKENYA.
You are one of WSR hired…
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In reply to It’s surprising even ISIS/Al… by Al-Qaeda (not verified)
You are one of WSR hired terrorists! You live in his Sugoi house and ni wonder you are quick to defend a murderer! Ok we will see how Khan will protect WSR from being prosecuted for killing women and children! I’m not surprise because wakale drunk the blood of the dead during the Kiambaa massacre at the instructions of WSR! U think Kenyans are stupid to vote for the biggest thief on earth? And a murderer of children? Shame on you!
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