Source: https://www.nation.co.ke/news/politics/how-uhuru-and-ruto-trashed-kalonzo-deal/1064-3489476-10i6kenz/index.html
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s political journey has not been a walk in the park.
In his book ‘Against all Odds’, Kalonzo talks of political betrayal, the power struggle among other subjects.
At one point in the book, the former Vice President reveals that President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto visited his home over Presidency.
He notes that the three agreed that he will go for the Presidency and either Ruto or Uhuru will be the running mate.
Kalonzo further states that he was accompanied by Businessman Jimmy Wanjigi, who has been one of the strongest supporters of the former Prime Minister.
“I clearly remember the night I felt betrayed by Uhuru and Ruto. This was the night our alliance died. We had agreed with Ruto that I would be on the presidential ballot, with Uhuru as my running mate or vice versa. Ruto was to be the Majority Leader,” he writes.
He also reveals that they shared a meal before the three left his home.
He continues: “Then on that night, Uhuru and Ruto arrived at my home in the company of Jimmy Wanjigi, a Nairobi based businessman, and political strategist. Mr. Wanjigi is the son of former Kamukunji MP during the retired President Daniel Moi's era, Maina Wanjigi. We walked down to the gazebo where dinner was to be served."
Kalonzo’s fight to ascend to power has remained an uphill tasks considering the changes in the political landscape over years.
He has, however, hinted at contesting for the presidency in 2022.
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