The Kalenjin nation is praying to see Deputy President William Ruto become Kenya’s fifth president, a Member of Parliament has said.
Speaking during the 1st Anniversary celebrations of the late Baringo South MP Grace Kipchoim, Baringo North MP William Cheptumo said the DP has demonstrated that he is fit to be a head of state.
"Nothing will stop Ruto from becoming the fifth president of this country come 2022 and he has already shown through his own actions that he can deliver for this country," said Cheptumo.
The MP spoke on the backdrop of heightened political activity in the country over the DP’s political ambition.
The entry of Raila Odinga into the government through the handshake saw Ruto’s allies accuse him of interfering with Jubilee’s succession plan.
The MP accused Raila of trying to sabotage Ruto in Kenya’s political power play.
"We welcomed Raila into the government but he came direct and wanted to overpower the current leadership. Even if he goes around, he will not succeed," said Cheptumo.
On Wednesday, President Uhuru Kenyatta told off those against the handshake saying it has nothing to do with politics.
“Raila has never told me he wants to be President in 2022. Leave Raila Odinga alone. We are busy working with Raila and some people are busy campaigning for 2022. Raila tells me do this, and when I do it, it turns out to be even much better. Halafu unaskia watu wengine wanasema ati anavunja Jubilee. Raila anaingilia wapi na Jubilee” (you will hear some people saying Raila is dividing Jubilee. Where does he come in?) the President posed.
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