Kenyan politics are taking a dangerous shift, best described by the old book; the Animal Farm. The picture that forms in the mind of Kenyans is application of double standards between DP William Ruto and ODM leader, Raila Odinga. On Sunday, 11th October, DP Ruto was denied a chance to attend a fundraiser. On the other side, Odinga proceeded to attend a similar event without disruption. His allies went forward to use a considerably harsh language.
Elgeyo-Marakwet Leader Kipchumba Murkomen has cried foul of this in a twitter battle against police Boss Hillary Mutyambai. He warns of an impeding danger of double standards, noting that it will affect the economy.
“If anything goes wrong in our country especially because you are stoking hatred and tension through selective application of the law you will be held PERSONALLY liable even if you will have retired. Don’t say you were not warned”, Murkomen said.
On the other hand, Mutyambai defended himself by noting that some political leaders ‘attract violence’ in their rallies. Consequently, they only permit those that ‘have not attracted any violence.
Should we establish any possible risk, then we decline authorization for safety of the public & the properties around the said area. There are groups that have not attracted any form of violence while others have attracted violence, hence varied authorizations ~ Hillary Mutyambai.
Inexplicable Discrimination
Recently, Ruto received a ban from attending a fundraiser in Nyamira. Anti-riot police scattered his followers by unleashing teargas to them. His allies have been crying betrayal that from emerged from the handshake.
As much as Mutyambai defended his actions, they clearly indicate of an underlying problem. This could imply that he is acting on ‘orders from above’, a situation that is common in Kenya.
On Saturday during the national Prayers meeting, the President had asked for forgiveness from all those he could have wronged. However, he snubbed Ruto while greeting the religious leaders after the event. That action alone points to how he feels about his deputy, regardless of his speech.