Split in Oka as Gideon Moi attends Raila’s event at Kasarani

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi has attended ODM leader Raila Odinga’s big event at Kasarani stadium, breaking ranks with his colleagues in the One Kenya Alliance (Oka) who have skipped the convention.

Gideon is among dignitaries who have made their way to Safari Park hotel to accompany the former Prime Minister to the stadium.

The Baringo senator is accompanied by Kanu secretary general Nick Salat and Tiaty MP William Kamket.

Already, thousands of people have converged that the 60,000 seater capacity ground for the Azimio la Umoja national convention.

OKA LEADERS' SNUB

On Thursday, Oka bosses Musalia Mudavadi (ANC) and Moses Wetangula (Ford Kenya) said they would not attend the event.

Wiper’s Kalonzo Musyoka is away in South Sudan.

"I will not be able to attend because of my personal engagements. Raila Odinga is a worthy competitor, I wish him well because tomorrow will clearly be his day in the sun," Mudavadi said.

The ANC leader has in recent weeks launched scathing attacks on Raila and President Uhuru Kenyatta, dimming any chances of a political deal.

Wiper officials confirmed that Kalonzo is in Juba for official engagements and will skip the event.

Kalonzo is Kenya's Special envoy to South Sudan.

"He is not around, so he won't attend. That is confirmed," Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Jnr told the Star.

Edited by D Tarus