Raila’s politics are OLD, am talking to RUTO - Mudavadi

The Kenyan DAILY POSTPolitics10:08

Saturday, the 28^th of July 2012 -DPM Musalia Mudavadi has reignited rumours of a brewing alliance around him for the presidency by hinting that he is in talks with fellow ODM alumnus William Ruto who is himself campaigning to be the next occupant of State House on a United Democratic Forum (UDF) ticket.

Mudavadi made the comments on one of the stops in his three-day tour of the South Rift that started yesterday. He appeared to suggest that he and Ruto had something in the works;

"Ruto is a good friend of mine and I am comfortable working with him to transform the country. This country needs new leaders who are focused on development,” he said.

Mudavadi also used an analogy from Kenya’s athletics history to suggest that it was time for older politicians (read Raila Odinga perhaps?) to leave the scene;

“Athletes like Kipchoge Keino also contributed greatly to the athletic prowess that Kenya is now well known for.”

"They have now passed on the baton to younger runners like Asbel Kiprop who are faster than them,” said Mr Mudavadi.

He urged Kenyans to uphold peace during the polls.

“Let us unite as Kenyans during this election period and ensure that no one is hurt for any reason,” said Mr Mudavadi.

Ikolomani MP Boni Khalwale was however more direct with his attacks on Odinga;

“Raila kicked William (Ruto) and Mudavadi out of the Orange Party once he got what he wanted from them. We cannot trust him,” he said.

The Kenyan DAILY POST