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AfricaPress-Kenya:<\/strong> Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho could become a casualty of the political storm triggered by the impeachment of Governor Anne Waiguru.<\/p>\n

Yesterday, Kibicho\u00a0(pictured)<\/strong>\u00a0fought off claims that he had a hand in the June 9 vote by MCAs against the governor, with whom he has had a long-running feud related to governance affairs in their Kirinyaga home turf.Kibicho is one of the most powerful men in President Uhuru Kenyatta\u2019s inner circle.<\/p>\n

His influence is demonstrated by the constant accusations by the Tanga Tanga wing of Jubilee that he\u2019s among top officials in the president\u2019s office frustrating Deputy President William Ruto.But with the claims that he\u2019s working for Waiguru\u2019s downfall, Kibicho, in an ironic twist, finds himself sharing the blame with the Ruto camp that is openly pushing for the governor\u2019s ouster.<\/p>\n

The most recent battle between Kibicho and Waiguru was over the controversial Sh15 billion Kenya Medical Research Institute project in Kirinyaga.\u201cI have heard these allegations. People should stop deep sea fishing. It is now a public thing and has generated public interest, even reported in the media.<\/p>\n

I want to face my accusers and settle this matter,\u201d Kibicho told\u00a0The Standard<\/span>.President Kenyatta has reportedly raised the issue with the PS, as he sought to know if civil servants were engaged in politics, especially in Kirinyaga.<\/p>\n

\u201cUhuru was concerned about the developments in Kirinyaga and sought to know why and how. He got all the answers he wanted and made his decision,\u201d a highly placed source told\u00a0The Standard<\/span>\u00a0yesterday.Insiders aware of the political intrigues told\u00a0The Standard<\/span>\u00a0that Governor Waiguru was up against powerful individuals inside government and her Mt Kenya backyard.\u201cThe governor has burnt bridges. The people going after her are not me and you,\u201d said an MP who didn\u2019t want to be named.There were reports of how \u201cresources\u201d were mobilised before the MCAs moved to impeach Waiguru.<\/p>\n

Outside influence<\/p>\n

Yesterday, a day after Senate Minority Leader James Orengo claimed that those prosecuting the governor were not MCAs but somebody \u201cfrom outside\u201d, Kibicho sought to know if the pronouncements were directed at him. He said he is not the one.<\/p>\n

\u201cI should not be used as a scapegoat. Let them deal with their own problems. MCAs and the senators have a mandate and I\u2019m definitely not part of it,\u201d said Kibicho.He questioned why he should be linked with everything happening in his county, saying he cannot engage in fruitless ventures.\u201cHow can I start a fight with an officer from the ruling party that I serve? Waiguru is a Jubilee governor. I work for the Jubilee government,\u201d he stated. He went on: \u201cI can\u2019t start fighting the system.<\/p>\n

I have no intentions to do so whatsoever.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0Kibicho dared those linking him to the governor\u2019s troubles to table evidence of his involvement.\u201cI will not deal with rumours and innuendos. I want those accusing me to come out and speak publicly. I want to deal with this matter to its logical conclusion,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe the MCAs of Kirinyaga are independent and can work without external interference, same as the Senate. How do I come in,\u201d Kibicho posed.\u201cI also have the right to defend myself from baseless accusations and rumours.<\/p>\n

I come from Kirinyaga County but have never declared interest in politics and I have no intentions to do so. I am a public servant. Why would I engage in local politics? To gain what?\u201d the PS questioned.\u201cIt\u2019s two years to the polls. I should have started campaigning if I wanted to join politics. People must carry their own cross instead of dragging in my name,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Senators who voted to have a committee hear Waiguru\u2019s charges of violation of the Constitution, gross misconduct and abuse of office claimed the governor was being crucified for falling out of favour with some individuals in government.\u00a0\u201cToday some people have danced so well, they\u2019re not looking for justice…they are looking for someone\u2019s head. And that head is not for Salome, that head is for somebody,\u201d Senator James Orengo said.<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cWaiguru\u2019s head is being sought not by the County Assembly. I can tell you and I have evidence of people who are looking for Waiguru\u2019s head.\u201dKakamega Senator Cleophas Malala, who was elected yesterday to chair the 11-member committee to interrogate the particulars of the charges, also claimed they will not allow external interference.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe gist of my presentation is very clear; that the Senate cannot be micromanaged by certain people. The Senate is independent and we shall not be micromanaged by people sitting in a certain corner,\u201d he cautioned.\u00a0But Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen insisted Waiguru\u2019s case should go the plenary way, saying the people of Kirinyaga have been duped.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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