Youth department Chief Administrative Secretary Rachael Shebesh admits that Deputy President William Ruto commands huge following among female legislators.

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After the formation of the Embrace movement, Dr Ruto's supporters constituted Inua Mama movement which has been rallying for his 2022 candidature.

And on Wednesday, Shebesh who was meeting ex-Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, lamented that the Embrace team was struggling to contain Inua Mama movement.

She urged youths to join the Embrace team, which leans towards President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, to promote peace and development.

"I am very happy that you (Maina Njenga) that you love Embrace. Some times we look so lonely. Most of us in Embrace on Uhuru's wing, we are few. The other Jubilee women leaders are on the other wing (Ruto's) which I don't want to talk about," she said.

"The work which you've now given me General (Njenga), has given me more energy. I am now happy that our youths have joined us. As we support you, remember there is a person called Uhuru who wants a united Kenya. That's why he chose to work with Raila," she added.

From Uhuru's Mt Kenya backyard, only Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru and Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege have been active in Embrace movement.

Most of MPs from the region are either in Inua Mama or not aligned to any of the two. Kiambu Woman Representative Gathoni wa Muchomba is also a member.

Mr Maina Njenga warned politicians in Rift Valley against spewing hatred, adding that people from Central Kenya will not allow such utterances that could led to violence.

"We are not happy with this intimidation. We will not allow people to come from Rift Valley and divide people in Central Kenya. Why is it that Central is the only place they are dividing? If they can do this when Uhuru is alive and in office, what will they do when he is gone?" he posed.