For the first time, Deputy President William Ruto responded to Siaya Senator James Orengo's plans to have him impeached, insisting that he will face the opposition team at the right time.
Earlier this week, Senator James Orengo said he's contemplating an impeachment against Ruto, whom be accuses of corruption, insubordination among other things.
But at Vihiga on Friday, a charged Ruto said he's now much concerned about helping the government to achieve the Big Four agenda but insisted he will deal with opposition team at the appropriate time.
"They are disturbed that Ruto is here and there. Let me ask - do we have two Deputy Presidents in Kenya? I am here, so what is their problem?”
“Let them relax. For now let us work. The competition they are looking for ... its time will come. For now, let's focus on development and stop unnecessary fighting. When we get there we shall all roll our sleeves and everyone will fight for himself," said the DP.
Dr Ruto seemed however to soften his stand on Building Bridges Initiative, saying the healing and reconciliation in the country was fundamental. He accused opposition team of failing to live to the true spirit of reconciliation.
“We at Jubilee are committed to ensuring the unity of Kenya is unity behind development programmes. What we are not interested in are games that divide communities, cause confusion and bring division. We have no time for those things."
Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu on his part accused opposition team, adding that Orengo's plans to draft impeachment motion against Ruto is an indication that Raila Odinga's team is insincere.
"But we discovered they had another agenda of impeachment. We have rejected their handshake because it appears they had another agenda," he said. "Jubilee members are firm ... we stand with our President."
“We thought you had a clean heart. We didn't know you had another agenda," he added and urged Kenyans to pray for the DP to overcome the impeachment plans.