Reports that Deputy President William Ruto met with a section of Kitui county MPs and leaders on Monday has elicited sharp reactions across Ukambani region.
Residents have reacted differently to the alleged meeting which political pundits argue was geared towards the 2022 general election.
The alleged Monday meeting which some leaders who attended say was not linked to 2022 politics has elicited sharp reactions.
According to the majority of residents, DP Ruto is a better force for Ukambani to partner with ahead of 2022 polls.
Residents who took to county facebook forums asked DP Ruto to clearly state his mission.
“@DP Ruto is welcomed to work with any Ukambani leader there is nothing wrong about it,” Peter Maluki posted in Machakos County Forum.
“The ‘hustler’ should tell us the mission he has by meeting with Kitui MPs,” Sabina Kathini said.
“Why are people angry at Kitui MPs for meeting with DP Ruto, ‘watu wajipange mapema my fren’,” Sammy Mukiria said.
“@ DP Ruto will be a good partner for Kalonzo or Mutua,” DAN Munyesia stated.“2022 loading, DP Ruto should urgently meet Kalonzo and chart way forward,” Ben Mbalua said.
Political pundits argue that DP Ruto could be eyeing to partner with Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka or Machakos Govenror Alfred Mutua in the 2022 polls.