A photo of Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi assuming roles of DP William Ruto's aides has gone viral on social media.
While landing at Nyakoora in Kitutu Chache North, Maangi, who had gone to usher in the DP, would be seen pushing the crowd aside to clear way.
"This is quite childish of him. He's just behaving like a toddler and this is the big reason he can't succeed 2022 as governor," Festus Ontita fired on Facebook.
Koech Omondi, another fierce critic of the DG added: ",I saw the latest bodyguard to DP. That man cannot even win MCA seat."
But some online users have come into Maangi's defense, claiming that he's entitled to protect the DP from the surging crowd.
"Clearly people had surged forward and I don't see the reason why he couldn't ask them to pave way. Let's stop witch-hunt for once," said Job Oyugi.
Mr Maangi dropped his bid to gubernatorial seat last year only to deputise Ongwae for the second term.
He's among the trusted lieutenants of the Deputy President William Ruto in the vast Gusii region. On Friday, he was again thrown into defense by Nyamira residents when he insisted that the region will vote for the DP.
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