Narok Senator Ole Kina Ledama has hit out at Deputy President William Ruto for refusing to reveal his net worth.
In a tweet on Monday, Ledama said that Ruto could not respond to a simple question ODM leader Raila Odinga answered. Raila revealed that his wealth amounts to Sh.2 billion but Ruto remained coy over the same when Ken Mijuungu attempted to pin him down on Thursday
"Journalist: what is your net worth? Raila: I am worth about 2 Billion._____Journalist: What is your net worth? Ruto: My friend, do your homework. Are you asking me my net worth because I’m a son of a peasant?" he tweeted.
On Sunday, Raila, who appeared on NTV, where he revealed that he is not very rich as many people would want to think. He noted he has invested in different sectors of the economy including shares in companies among other ventures.
"I am not rich. I am only worth about Ksh. 2 billion shillings," he said
Raila added: "My wealth comes from properties, I also have lots of shares from companies. I am saying not in cash, this is in terms of shares basically."
On his part, Ruto insisted that he is not corrupt, adding that he will make the best president if elected into power.