One of ODM leader Raila Odinga’s staunchest allies in Nairobi has sensationally accused the former Prime Minister of betraying him during the 2013 General Election.
Comedian-turned-politician John Kiarie, who is popularly known as KJ, claimed that Mr Odinga had reneged on an agreement to nominate him to the Senate.
Running mate
He also accused Mr Odinga of blocking him from becoming Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero’s running mate, in favour of Mr Jonathan Mueke.
When contacted for comment on behalf of the former PM, his spokesman, Mr Denis Onyango, said questions pertaining to the 2013 election campaigns and the pre-poll deals should be directed to Orange House – the headquarters of Orange Democratic Movement – and not Mr Raila.
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Source – nairobinews
Here’s a quick teaser in the Reddykulas/KJ satire style
“Raila Promised Heaven But Left Me In The Cold” – A Monologue by KJ (Reddykulas-style)
Cue spotlight. KJ walks on stage, wraps a kitenge around his shoulders like a superhero cape.
“YOU SEE, WHEN BABA SPOKE, WE LISTENED. WE DIDN’T JUST LISTEN — WE WROTE SONGS, WE DANCED IN MUDDY RALLIES, WE MADE MEMES BEFORE MEMES EXISTED. HE PROMISED US CANAAN, MILK AND HONEY, AND MAYBE EVEN WI-FI IN KIBRA.”
Audience chuckles.
“BUT WHAT DID WE GET? A HANDSHAKE THAT FELT LIKE A HEARTBREAK. COLD LIKE UGALI YA JANA. NO MILK. NO HONEY. JUST… POLITICAL POLYGAMY. ONE KENYA TODAY, TWO ALLIANCES TOMORROW.”
Crowd laughs louder. KJ sips imaginary tea.
“ME? I WAS LEFT IN THE COLD. LIKE THAT GUY WHO CAMPAIGNS WITH ALL HIS HEART, ONLY TO BE TOLD ‘TULISAHAU KUWEKA JINA YAKO KWA LIST YA NOMINEES’.”
