Rift Deepens

Brief:

Agriculture Minister William Ruto’s declaration he will be running for president in 2012 has opened a new front in his rivalry with Prime Minister Raila Odinga. ...more

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1. On Tuesday November 3, 2009, 7:15 AM , murage wa sheki,kianyaga, Kenya wrote:
  heard of a student calling his teacher names and challenging him on teaching methodologies and the marking scheme...teachers know how to skew marking schemes and produce a normal distribution curve. the 2012 examination has leaked but ruto has the wrong question papers.ruto will geta straight A in rift valley but Ds in other provinces and E in central.you cant go to state house with such grades.

 
2. On Wednesday October 28, 2009, 11:43 AM , Elizabeth Langat, Kenya wrote:
  They say all that glitters is not gold. We should realize that ODM or whatever name the grouping in ODM call themselves is our lifeline. Other options which isolate us from those in ODM is suicide for us & would only benefit a few greedy, callous, selfish, corrupt individuals out to gain power with no responsibility by sacrificing the community without a thought. We voters need to be vigilant

 
3. On Tuesday October 27, 2009, 19:37 PM , CONSOLATA KERICH, United Kingdom wrote:
  This is just crazy Why can't these Mps think of the problems at hand like hunger,unemployment, corruption, justice the list is endless rather than thinking of something that is to take place in like three years!! and wait a minute what will they look back and say they have done to these people to deserve their votes man can someone help me here????

 
4. On Saturday October 24, 2009, 6:56 AM , Chrisantus Wekesa, Kenya wrote:
  There is nothing absolutely wrong with Ruto's Interest in the Presidency. Ever listened to how it he talks? This guy is ok. Probably the best performing Minister at the moment. Is challenging Raila a crime? Luos follow Raila blindly and yet they envy other tribes rallying behind their own. Those wishing for Ruto to go to the Hague are in for a surprise. If anything Raila should go first.

 
5. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 15:24 PM , philip kirui, Kenya wrote:
  I think Kenya is run along tribal line cause when Raila is attacked the whole Luo mps are up. Let this tribal leaders alone and choose somebody say from small tribe to lead this country.

 
6. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 15:06 PM , Ethan Waita, United States wrote:
  Whose last nail in the coffin is this? It seems more like an anti Raila plot than Pro Ruto. Ruto knows he can't win by banking on one community alone. I think he is trying to use the Kalenjin Community as a bargaining chip, Kalonzo's. The problem is, this wheel has already been invented and the patent belongs to KM. Someone tell Ruto. Kenyan need a strong ODM!

 
7. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 13:44 PM , James Akai, Kenya wrote:
  Ruto seems to be tired of delivering vital services to Kenya, especially that he is in a ministry key to food security and sustainable food baskets. His love for tribal politics makes him look so cheap, it's unbelievable how he has changed from an astute politician we knew.Ruto is sadly getting used by idle MPs from his wider region and they are slowly killing his dignity.

 
8. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 12:03 PM , DANIEL NANDWA IMBUYE, United Kingdom wrote:
  Go for it Ruto iam very sure 2012-2017 will be your last in politics and will also mark the end of an era for spoilers in our politics.

 
9. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 11:59 AM , Jackson Tie, United States wrote:
  What happened to the promises that the coalition promised Kenyans? Instead of focusing on the vital issues the usual self centered mp's are trying to secure their seats in 2012. We've got very qualified citizens who can replace this goons. We need the reforms to be implemented. The country doesn't belong to either Raila or Ruto. We can vote them out of they don't up their game. we need new blood.

 
10. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 8:56 AM , stanley cheche, Kenya wrote:
  I dont think this should sound like anything new coz ruto was planning for this since he's seen that raila is no longer on his isde about the mau issues....so mr samei ruto just relax you will never be a kenyan president

 
11. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 8:24 AM , keino, Kenya wrote:
  raila should focus his attention in developing nyanza instead of employing lossers like sirma to undermine elected and development minded leaders like ruto w and sambili.

 
12. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 8:04 AM , George O. Kamala, Kenya wrote:
  I guess Kenya is a free democracy and all eligible including Ruto are free to desire to be President. My only problem is with the so called presidential hopefuls retreating to tribal cocoons to proclaim interest in national leadership. I'd be happy if those supporting Ruto's and indeed any other person's leadership quest were outside their tribal enclave

 
13. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 6:44 AM , Sammy Maina, United Arab Emirates wrote:
  Nope, it's actually pity for the author of this article and this newspaper. When everybody is keen on reconciliation and forging forward to a new Kenya, you are busy preaching hate and division, reminding us of what shame the country faced thanks to your camp. Innocent blood your camp shed is on you Sir and this newspaper for spreading lies and hate. Our economy nose dived coz of your camp, PITY

 
14. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 6:17 AM , Jebiwot Bischof, Switzerland wrote:
  My dear fellow Kalenjins, let your might be known by your actions and not your words. Why is rift valley today one of the most poor regions in the country in terms of economic power and yet we have almost half the resources of the entire nation? It is our bikering, it is our chest thumbing simply because we think we thing we have land. Ruto is dividing the community with his selfish declerations

 
15. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 5:24 AM , kevin Solit, United States wrote:
  Politics is about maturity.Hon Raila is on national politics whereas Hon.Ruto is still in regional politics.with my research and having closely followed ODM nomination in the North Rift Hon.Ruto manipulated six constituents whose Mps are now sycophants which do not reflect grassroot practical support .Hon. Ruto is apolitical businessman which most of the Kalenjin have discovered

 
16. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 4:44 AM , oluoch steven otieno, Kenya wrote:
  Most people like Issac Ruto and even William Ruto do not understand the meaning of the term 'Politics'.It means a strategical approach to win the people.How can some R. Valley MPs claim that Sirma is dividing the community.R. Valley is in a competative politics and the smarter you are the better.What sirma is telling off his critics is that give the people a chance to annoint their kingpin.

 
17. On Thursday October 22, 2009, 0:40 AM , Abdul Rauji Kibet, United States wrote:
  Most of the rift valley Mps knows they wont make it back to parliament in 2012 and are now trying to be relevant by attacking Raila,what do this Mps really want,Sirma is welcomed in Mogotio anytime he wants to,the constituency doesnt belong to sambili and i congratulate him for being made a tugen elder. We should not be taken for a ride by this fake born again champions of the kalenjins like Ruto and his buddies who benefited immensely during nyayo era and the dragging other poor kalenjins into being accused jointly as beneficiary of all the goodies and yet its was only the few chosen ones like Ruto. My primary teacher Mr Ndoigo taught me that a line is made of continuous dots,Ruto needs votes from all tribes in kenya to be the president not just one dot,the kalenjins but other dots like luos,luhyas,coastal people and others to make it through,the talk of its time for our own is outdated and foolish

 
18. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 23:36 PM , Kephas Matoke, United States wrote:
  For those who have been following the Ruto and Raila saga it is evident that Hon Ruto is looking fo somebody to blame for what is mostly likely to happen"The Hague Trip"He knows that his chances to present his papers come 2012 have gone south and he is trying to disturb the political "waters".When whistle goes up the The Ruto MPs will ran to their homes while Raila will be holding the Golden Cup!

 
19. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 23:35 PM , Rev David Waweru, United States wrote:
  Does this kind of reporting and analsiys hep to build a one nation or help elevate tribal mindedness?

 
20. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 23:11 PM , KORYEMA, United States wrote:
  Hon.Ruto,you have let me down,not because you disagreed with Raila or you want presidency,but the way you have zeroed yourself with tribalists political greenhorns who vocally sing tenor in kalenjin tribal choir where you're a choirmaster.You have trashed my hope I betted on you as a very young intelligent inspiring leader,pls pause,listen think twice and change tactics

 
21. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 23:06 PM , felix oriema, United States wrote:
  Ruto is heading towards great political depression of his life,contesting presidency is his democratic right but fighting Raila is not the best thing for his political future.Those who have fought Raila in the past have been humiliated and some thrown out of scene.Think of Nyachae,Mudavadi,Kalonzo,Awuori,Moi,Kibaki,mungatana,Karua Kombo murungaru mwaboza,soon Ruto is going to join this list I bet

 
22. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 22:38 PM , Mkale, United States wrote:
  Ruto should do his job and stop thinking about next election.It is early to start talking about 2012. This show kenyans that he is not satified with his ministry.He still needs to be at top level while he has failed to solve the problem which our youths are facing in the country. He can't make good leading and he will never be..

 
23. On Wednesday October 21, 2009, 20:37 PM , Jenepher j Nalyanya, United States wrote:
  Kenyans wake up. Being an elder does not add a thing in this times we live in. As usual Kenyans have short memory(SM). These parties thing of marrying and divorcing is what brought all this slaughtering. I hope true Kenyans will not allow this again, let the politician cheat or lie to themselves by forming and creating new strategies but Kenyans it is high time you stood, especially the educated lot

 

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