Cherangany MP Joshua Kutuny has been accused of being 'thankless' to the Deputy President William Ruto despite the latter playing a significant role towards transforming his life.
Mr Kutuny, a second term MP, on Sunday at Murang'a blasted Ruto, warning that he could be 'swept' by President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga partnership if he does not support Building Bridges Initiative.
But on Tuesday, Soy MP Caleb Kositany and Uasin Gishu speaker David Kiplagat accused Kutuny of disrespect, further claiming that the onslaught against Ruto was unnecessary and unhelpful to Kalenjin community.
“There is no way you can separate the presidency. Kenyans voted for President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, and you cannot separate the two. Mr Ruto is a God fearing and hardworking person even if you call him names,” said Mr Kositany.
“Mr Kuttuny should be reminded that he is where he is today because of the DP. Inasikitisha kuwa asante yake saa hii ni kutukana naibu wa rais (It is disheartening that his form of gratitude is abusing the deputy president,” said Mr Kositany.
Mr Kiplagat said that the community risks losing presidency in 2022 due to persistent attacks from a section of Rift Valley leaders targeting Dr Ruto. He accused the leaders of insincerity.
“We have some leaders from the community who may be opposed to the DP but we want to remind them that the DP’s time has come and should wait for theirs. We should unite as a people if our 2022 chances are anything to go by,” said Mr Kiplagat.
The Cherangany MP, his Nandi Hills counterpart Alfred Keter and Moiben's Silas Tiren, have persistently hit at DP Ruto, accusing him of being part of the cartels that has allegedly choreographed maize farmers predicaments.
So vicious has been the battle that the trio have used all platforms to hit back at Dr Ruto, who at one time was viewed as automatic heir of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Rift Valley leaders have blamed tge three of spreading propaganda against the DP even though Dr Ruto has remained mum over the onslaught by leaders from a region believed to be his stronghold.