Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has come out to set the record straight about his political future after weeks of speculations about his fate in William Ruto’s camp.
Murkomen in recent days has not been seen in Ruto’s rallies or his Karen residence sparking speculations about his political future.
The last time my Senator Kipchumba Murkomen spoke about uda on his Twitter or attended a uda function is over a month ago .. He now discusses Manchester United only. Has my Senator been dropped from uda Politburo or as he left uda quietly?
— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) October 1, 2021
Speculations that Murkomen was on his way out of Ruto’s camp further escalated when the DP’s staunch supporter Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi fired at him.
The Kapseret MP accuses the Elgeyo-Marakwet senator of bad-mouthing him and other politicians to the deputy president.
In a video trending on social media, Sudi is seen angrily slamming Murkomen for taking gossips to Ruto.
The Kapseret MP further hinted that the Elgeyo-Marakwet senator might be on his way out of Ruto’s camp, saying he is joining Kanu.
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Well, Murkomen has since come out to set the record straight about his political future following weeks of speculations that he was on his way out of Ruto’s camp.
The Elgeyo Marakwet made it known that he is still in Ruto’s camp after he showed his support to Nyandarua Senatorial aspirant John Muhia Meth who is vying on UDA ticket.
“Our Party is attracting young and visionary candidates. You made the best decision Bro, “Senator Murkomen tweeted.
Our Party is attracting young and visionary candidates. You made the best decision Bro. 👏👏💪 https://t.co/sl1pJ9MT9Q
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) October 5, 2021
On why he has gone silent, Murkomen said that;
“Currently you don’t see me actively engaging in William Ruto’s political meetings or even appearing for TV interviews. There are many politicians in Uhuru’s government, who have been tasked with engaging them.”
“I have been very busy listening to them and welcoming them into Hustler Nation even before they come out publicly on that.”
Murkomen was a very close ally of Ruto and had been very vocal in criticizing those who had a contrary opinion with his bottom-up economic model.
The Elgeyo Marakwet would appear in TV interviews, political rallies and even use social media platforms to passionately defend Ruto and whatever he stood for.