Mbao, Kabogo fall out during Nyeri meeting

Monday, 09 May 2011 00:04 BY WAMBUGU KANYI

CONTROVERSY: Fell out with Elias Mbao

Maragwa MP Elias Mbao caused a scene yesterday during a prayer meeting in Nyeri attended by deputy prime minister Uhuru Kenyatta and vice president Kalonzo Musyoka.
Mbao had finished giving his speech when the master of ceremony, William Kabogo (Juja) said the Maragwa MP who had been supporting "Mzungu from Central Kenya" (meaning Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth) had seen the light by supporting Uhuru.
This angered Mbao who shot up from his seat visibly agitated. He shouted and mumbled forcing those seated next to him to calm him down. It took the intervention of Uhuru, to stop Mbao from causing a scene.
Kalonzo watching helplessly as drama unfolded with Mbao throwing his hands in the air to show his disapproval with Kabogo's utterances. MPs Kiema Kilonzo and Jamleck Kamau were seen convincing Mbao not to show his anger publicly during the 10 minutes commotion.
The meeting was attended by over 20 MPs and several cabinet ministers including Special Programmes minister Esther Murugi and Nairobi Metropolitan minister Robison Githae.
Speakers at the meeting accused Gichugu MP Martha Karua for declaring his presidential bid and Peter Kenneth for showing interest in the seat.
Uhuru said there was need for all Kenyans to form one party and those vying for presidency to go for nominations. "Whoever wins will then go for the party ticket," said Uhuru. He said it was unfortunate that leaders in Central Kenya are disunited.
Over 5,000 people attended the rally which was expected to be attended by over 30,000 people. Uhuru said there was need for a committee to be formed to settle the IDPs. He added that there was no need to use the IDPsas campaign objects.
Kalonzo said PM Raila Odinga is not a reformer and his leadership was retrogressive. “Some leaders worship Ocampo. Kenyans know they are anti-reformists. Their work is for dictatorship. He is a leader unto darkness and death,” added the VP without mentioning the name of Raila. He maintained the ODM party is an anti-reformist movement mentioning that they have withdrawn from Legal Affairs committee.