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Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Kaparo dumps Ruto for Raila

by Enock Ndayala

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo has ditched Deputy President William Ruto to support ODM leader Raila Odinga for the presidency as the season for political realignments takes shape ahead of the 2022 General Election

While rallying Kajiado county to back Raila’s 2022 presidency, Kaparo who was the former chairman of William Ruto’s led United Republican Party (URP) said the former Prime Minister had the interests of the Maa community at heart.

Speaking on Monday, September 13, during Raila Odinga’s regional consultative meeting in Kaijiado, the former chairman of the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) further said Raila cannot harm their community.

Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Kaparo dumps Ruto for Raila
Former National Assembly Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo has ditched Deputy President William Ruto to support ODM leader Raila Odinga for the presidency as the season for political realignments takes shape ahead of the 2022 General election.

“Even if I am not a member of ODM or Jubilee parties, let me tell you the truth, this man (Raila) cannot harm the Masaai community,” he said.

This comes at a time when Raila Odinga and William Ruto who are being touted as front runners for the country’s top seat are scrambling to have a firm grip on the Maa community.

Odinga who was in the county to popularise his Azimio La Umoja initiative, his new political slogan as he prepares to launch his 5th stab at the presidency in the 2022 General Election, urged the Maa community to stick together and speak in one voice.

He said no economic model will work in Kenya if the country is divided.

“We recognize that for prosperity and growth, we need unity and stability. No economic or governance model, however well crafted, can thrive in an environment of chaos, disunity, and instability,” Odinga said.

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