Mr Biwott was, until he died on Tuesday, the last surviving member of the trio. Some time early that year, Mr Moi called a meeting of Kalenjin leaders at State House Nakuru to prepare them for the inevitable. POWER STRUCTUREHe would retain the party chairmanship, but stalwarts such as Vice-President Saitoti and secretary-general Kamotho would be dropped to pave the way for the entry of Mr Kenyatta, Mr Ruto and Mr Odinga. After some whispered consultations with the younger Moi, Mr Ruto stood up and announced that Mr Biwott could be accommodated as the party organising secretary. He emerged later to join Gideon and Mr Ruto, quite satisfied with the outcome.

Source: Daily Nation July 11, 2017 21:11 UTC