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Elgeyo-Marakwet Governor joins Raila, Gideon Moi camp in Uhuru succession โ€“ Weekly Citizen

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Published 6 May 2019

Elgeyo Marakwet governor Alex Tolgos has abandoned Deputy President William Ruto camp to that of Baringo Senator Gideon Moi in Kalenjin Politics.

Sources say, Tolgos who does not get on well with DP Key allies among them David Kimsop, the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) is one of the emerging strategists in Gideon Moi political camp.

Gideon introduced Tolgos to ODM leader Raila Odinga as one of his supporters when he condoled retired President Daniel Arap Moi, following the death of his son Jonathan Toroitich.

He was buried when Raila was with President Uhuru Kenyatta in China.

Apart from Tolgos, others present were Oburu Odinga, KANU secretary Nick Salat, William Kamket (Tiaty MP).Gideon Moi wife Zahra was present.