Embakasi East lawmaker Babu Owino has lashed out at Deputy President William Ruto over his recent defensive remarks about Kiambu County's bizarre budget.
Ruto on Sunday defended Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu following the revelations that his county allocated funds for functions under the central government.
Speaking in Githunguri, Ruto said that the queries raised about the 2017/18 budget should not be used to harass the county boss, adding that Waititu is not to blame for the mess.
"People should stop asking Waititu a lot of questions that have no basis. He should be asked questions about Kiambu County. We have cabinet secretaries to answer queries touching on the national government," said Ruto.
However, speaking on Milele FM's Kivumbi show on Tuesday morning, Owino who hails from the opposition bloc termed the DP's remarks suspicious.
"Ruto kumdefend Waititu na budget yake inakuonyesha kwamba birds of a feather flock together. Huwezi mkinga mtu ambaye inaonekana wazi alikosea (Ruto defending Waititu and his budget points at birds of a feather flocking together. You cannot defend a person who is on the wrong)," he said.
In revelations that were made when he appeared before the Senate on Thursday, Waititu's leadership allocated funds to the ongoing peace mission in South Sudan.
The county boss is also reported to have set aside funds for the upkeep of former presidents and free primary education.