Opposition chief Raila Odinga has stated that Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen is among many Rift Valley leaders he has natured.
Speaking on Saturday during a burial service in the area, Odinga stated that Mutrkomen is his political child whom he gave a job.
“Murkomen is my political child. I stayed with him and found out he is a brilliant political mind. I gave him a job to teach Kenyans about devolution,” Raila said.
According to Odinga, he offered to advise to Murkomen before contesting in Elgeyo Marakwet.
“He told me he would not win if he vied on an ODM ticket so I told him to join URP," revealed Raila.
Raila further defended former IG David Kimaiyo saying he wrongfully dismissed.
“Kimaiyo was among the most educated policemen in the country. I felt bad when he was hounded out of office before attaining retirement age,” he said.
Odinga has in the recent past been seen with Jubilee politicians after agreeing to work together with President Uhuru Kenyatta