Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has offered a new piece of advice to Deputy President William Ruto.
Speaking on Sunday during a church service at the PCEA Musa Gitau Gikambura Church in Kikuyu, the vocal governor advised Ruto on how to effectively deliver his duties to Kenyans as the deputy president.
"I know what it is to be a deputy. First, it is a must for you to accept to be one so that you enjoy that seat. That is the most important thing as a deputy. Just as you (Ruto) are the deputy president, you must accept to be the deputy so that you can effectively deliver in that position," said Waititu.
Waititu at the same time hit out at his deputy James Nyoro, whom he has in the past accused of not being contented with his duties as deputy governor.
The two county leaders fell out again last week after Nyoro accused Waititu of failing to implement the truce pact they made in June, following a meeting convened by Kiambu Senator Kimani Wamatangi.
Nyoro and Waititu have been at loggerheads over claims of the governor failing to involve other county leaders in key decision making.
Nyoro accused his boss of running a one-man show, adding that Waititu was running the county as his personal property.
Waititu further criticised the government for demolishing buildings on riparian land in Nairobi, arguing that the move was causing big losses for investors.
The county boss called for the diversion of rivers instead of the demolition of multi-million buildings constructed on riparian land.
"What am seeing...if there are people supporting the ongoing demolition of buildings, I personally don't support it. Let them investigate and find out if your house is close to the river, then you should be told it is your responsibility (house owner) to make sure that the river is moved a bit. Otherwise, demolishing houses is not a solution, honestly speaking it is such a big loss," said Waititu.
Waititu's remarks have since caused a stir online, eliciting mixed reactions among Kenyans.
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