Months to 1992 elections, mzee was worried of his insiders who may shift camps before and after elections.
Through the then powerful special branch, he never trusted Emilio to withstand pressure at home and two, He was bound to loose Othaya seat to Opposition.
Moi would see you before you see him. He was worried of unity in Central and Mt. Kenya region which had some good votes.
Baba Gedion relied on special branch for every decision. ” Mt. Kenya must be divided” How? Here was the breakdown.
Two parties were needed.
1. A team of special branch were sent to London to see Stanley Njindo. This was after it was hinted he was coming back to join Odinga bandwagon.
The team was to convince matiba that he was the only person Mzee feared. They added he can get votes even in Kalenjin areas as people trusted him and loved his bravery. They told him Baba gedion even was contemplating to declare a ceasefire with him and make him a vp.
Matiba came thunderously and was given police escort and security from airport. Ford had marshaled thousands to welcome him. He was driven straight to uhuru Park. Non of the other opposition had such security. Matiba saw himself a president and declared he was not joining Ford instead “Let the people decide” case closed.
2. The state machinery made Democratic party, asked Emilio to take charge and go for the big seat. A polite way of sending him away because he was bound to take Othaya seat to opposition. Neither was he committed but can be used. Case closed.
After elections guys lost miserably to Lena’s husband.
We were left singing “Kanu yajenga nchi”
