Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli on Wednesday, October 20, warned Citizen TV news anchor Jeff Koinange that his relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta would ultimately be his downfall if Deputy President William Ruto takes office after 2022 General Election.
Speaking on JKLive, Atwoli alluded to a scenario where the mountain would be dealt a raw deal, if Ruto succeeded President Uhuru Kenyatta.
He issued a warning to Jeff, noting that he would sooner or later cross paths with the law, and face arrest for his affiliation with Uhuru.
"Where is your security Jeff? You will have a problem. Are you not related to President Uhuru Kenyatta?" Atwoli asked.
"What does that have to do with anything?" Jeff posed.
"You will be the first person to be arrested because of your affiliations with the likes of Atwoli. Before you get any lawyer to bail you out, you will have answered so many questions," he stated.
Moreover, Atwoli alleged that the multiple businesses Jeff had in Kenya and South Africa risked facing major disruptions if Ruto took office. The seasoned news anchor, however, disputed having businesses in South Africa.
Atwoli reiterated that the Mt Kenya region would have to safeguard their interests and pick a suitable candidate.
"I understand political dynamics in Kenya. I have seen popular leaders and they did not become President. People will turn up to vote in 2022 in big numbers," he added.
This comes as Kenyans recently expressed mixed reactions regarding an interview held between Jeff and Uhuru.
Jeff's set of questions did not sit well with a majority of the viewers, who faulted him for being too diplomatic in his approach.
This is because most people hoped that the seasoned journalist would ask questions on matters of national importance such as the ongoing security crisis in Laikipia county, the ever-rising fuel prices, the early campaigns, total disregard for the Covid-19 containment measures by politicians, and the boundaries row with Somalia.
