Murkomen speaks after reports of DP Ruto lecturing him in Karen

mary kulundu

June 29, 2018 12:07 PM

They want you to bury your head in the sand...

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken for the first time following reports that Deputy President William Ruto castigated him during a meeting held in Karen.

The reports carried by several local publications indicated that during the meeting, DP Ruto warned the Senator against issuing controversial statements about Jubilee without consulting his colleagues.

On Friday, however, the Senate Majority leader dismissed the reports as mere propaganda. He urged Kenyans to ignore the publications stating: “Treat this as FAKE NEWS and keep your eye on the integral issues”

At the same time, Mr Murkomen rubbished another report claiming that Rift Valley leader held a meeting to discuss his removal as chairman of the Rift Valley MPs' caucus.

“Treat this as FAKE NEWS. They want you to bury your head in the sand,” he commented on the article.

This comes dyas after his Sunday interview on Citizen TV, where he claimed that there were individuals in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s office working to undermine Ruto’s 2022 presidential bid.

The comments drew angry reactions from Rift Valley MPs who accused the Senate Majority Leader of making sensational claims that would divide Jubilee and undermine the President.

mary kulundu