Kenya Kwanza running mate Rigathi Gachagua has sensationally claimed that President Uhuru Kenyatta attempted to bribe Prof Kithure Kindiki to dump Deputy President William Ruto.
Speaking in Tharaka Nithi during a rally on Saturday, July 2, Gachagua hailed Kindiki for not falling for the bribe from the Head of State.
He further claimed that Kenya Kwanza then saw it fit to have the politician oversee the election on behalf of the alliance after he turned down Uhuru's advances.
"This professor was called by Uhuru Kenyatta and was asked to be given money to turn on DP Ruto but he refused. We decided that this election will be overseen by a person who could not be bought," stated Gachagua.
He further added that the two have been close friends and that they mutually agreed that Gachagua should deputise Ruto in this election cycle.
He argued that he was ready to split the running mate position and share it with the professor if was constitutionally possible.
"Professor Kithure Kindiki and I are like a ring and a finger. We are friends from way back. These were children of the same further but there was only one slot and could not be divided. If it was possible, we would divide the DP seat for Kindiki and me.
"Professor Kithure Kindiki is my friend and together wth Ruto, we have agreed that we will look after him and he will be a great person in our government," he added.
During the tour, Kindiki rallied his home turf to back DP Ruto's Presidential run arguing that it was the best bet for bringing development in the region.
He asked locals to receive the duo, Ruto and Gachagua, with open arms while pushing for the six-piece voting pattern.
"Our candidates should get votes from MCA to Governor to create an army for bringing development," stated Kindiki.
Ruto, who was also present promised Kindiki a plum role should the alliance ascend to the house on the hill on August 9.
"Prof Kithure Kindiki is the real hero. We had a plan and the professor, as well as Rigathi Gachagua, were front runners for the Deputy President. But we agreed I and Gachagua, since we are older, agreed that the professor will get after us," promised the DP.
