The former Energy Cabinet Secretary was Jubilee’s chief agent for the August 8, 2017 General Election and the October 26 repeat presidential poll. Last year, the President is said to have convinced a reluctant Mr Chirchir, who was kicked out of Cabinet in 2015 over corruption allegations, to join Jubilee’s election team. Those familiar with his engagements with President Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto say there was an understanding Mr Chirchir would be given a top position after the elections. A State House official, who requested not to be named, said Mr Chirchir could still land a top government job. Mr Chirchir, a key ally and political confidant of Mr Ruto, did not answer our calls nor respond to our messages for comment on this article.

Source: Daily Nation February 24, 2018 19:52 UTC