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Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has revealed that he personally arranged and facilitated a secret post-election meeting between President William Ruto and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka following the 2022 General Election.
Sonko made the disclosure during an interview with NTV on Thursday, November 12, saying he drove Kalonzo, his son, and his personal assistant to meet the president-elect at a time when the Supreme Court had yet to formally confirm Ruto's victory.
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According to Sonko, he initiated the idea of bringing Kalonzo into Ruto's fold after the election, arguing that his community had been left behind politically.
He added that the discussions lasted more than six hours and were attended by cabinet ministers Aden Duale and Kithure Kindiki. The agenda, he said, revolved around what Kalonzo and the Kamba community would receive in exchange for joining Ruto's administration.
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Sonko said Kalonzo ultimately asked for time to consider the offer, then reversed course, citing concerns about betraying his long-time ally Raila…
