Oh! hail the divine act of martyrdom, through you men have learnt to hold their virtues in face of cruel deaths. Also through their bold beliefs, we have been encouraged to stand on what we belief no matter the repercussions meted.
Of the world's renown martyrs is St Bartholomew who was skinned to death, Joan of Arc who was burned at stake, St Dymphna who was beheaded, St Stephen who was stoned to death among many more others.
The unprecedented fallout between Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto saw the latter's camp enduring political turbulences and its by God's grace that Tanga Tanga is still standing.
A number of Ruto's allies proved to be true martyrs when they fearlessly walked into a political guillotine, inserted their heads and got chopped unflinchingly. This was a true depiction of true friendship .
When historians will sit to chronicle William Ruto's political life, these shaheeds will sure have a special mention. Should Ruto succeed to secure 2022 presidential victory, they will sure be rewarded handsomely. History has it that wherever a martyr died, he becomes a saint.
Tharaka Nithi senator Kithiki Kindure was reeling in power and might before he was relieved off his deputy speakership slot. Kithiki was accused of insubordination having have skipped a Jubilee senate group meeting chaired by the president.
Whoever cares knows that the insubordination tale was used as a scapegoat to crucify Ruto's allies. The professor sacrificed fame, power and respect associated with the seat and stood with William. For this, his name will stand the weight of time and tests in Ruto's political life.
Despite of his political statue, William has kept a tightly-knit circle of friends. In the circle is Elgeyo Marakwet senator Kipchumba Murkomen who is perceived to be Uncle Willy's mouthpiece.
Before falling out of grace, Murkomen was senate majority leader and the slot wields its advantages among them extra budgetal allocations. Onesmus is blessed with many things among them is oratory prowess.
He was among Ruto's marshals who unleashed scathing verbal attacks against UhuRaila handshake. His crucifixion was sure catalyzed with his public sentiments against the untouchables.
Other matrys who chose Ruto over parliamentary committees is Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungwa'h, Susan Kihika, Moses Kuria, Aden Duale among others. As 2022 presidential race draws nigh, Samoei is atleast assured of true support from the aforementioned lieutenants.