[Senator Kipchumba Mukomen in a past event. Bonny Khalwale has taken a swipe on him over his mode of politics. Photo/Nation]
Bonny Khalwale has taken a swipe on Senate majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen by accusing him of perfecting on outdated leadership styles.
Mandated to take care of government business in the senate, Murkomen, who doubles as Elgeyo – Marakwet senator has been leading onslaught on the opposition.
At Jacaranda rally on Sunday, the former Kakamega senator likened Murkomen’s style of politics to that perfected by Ezekiel Barng’etuny, a key player during Daniel Moi’s regime.
“I am disappointed that young men like Murkomen can play Barng’etuny’s kind of politics. He is a disgrace to the youth of this country.
Politics of sycophancy and character assassination are outdated. I urge him to be part of the revolutionary sons of this country,” he said.
Viewed as the undisputed defender of DP William Ruto, Murkomen was rewarded after August 8 elections and will be playing a lead role in the senate.
A lawyer by profession, Murkomen is serving his second term in parliament and perhaps one of the rapid rising political stars in Rift Valley.