DP William Ruto’s hand in ending Central MPs’ plot against Aden Duale

Deputy President William Ruto (centre) addresses the Press at his Karen office Tuesday. He is flanked by Council of Governors’ chairman Peter Munya (right) and his deputy Salim Mvurya. [Photo: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Intense lobbying by Deputy President William Ruto and the fear of a fallout in the Jubilee coalition led to the withdrawal of a censure motion against National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale, The Standard has established.

Although the MPs behind the move to censure Duale insisted a decision was arrived at through consensus, leaders in the coalition say Kieni MP Kanini Kega was pressurised to drop the motion or face sanctions from the party.