[President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto in a past campaign rally. The two are said to be in disagreement over cabinet nominations. Photo/Nation]
Deputy President William Ruto's conspicuous absence during Friday's cabinet naming at State House was precipitated by his disagreement with President Uhuru Kenyatta, a source close to Jubilee bigwigs has confirmed.
Unlike in the past, Ruto did not accompany his boss during cabinet naming, with the source, who is close with the DP adding that their was no consensus prior to naming.
"I really don't want to speculate but I know there is a disagreement between the two. Something small which could be fixed," said the source, who otherwise did not wish to be named.
He further said: "He wanted control over State House something the president did not guarantee other than opposing nomination of two individuals."
According to the source, Ruto was of the opinion that Ex-Jubilee agent Davies Chirchir to be named as Comptroller of State House, a position which went to Kinuthia Mbugua.
But in a rejoinder, Ruto's spokesman David Mugonyi has since dismissed speculations of rift between the duo.
"The constitution is very clear who appoints the cabinet. It is on this premise that the second in command opted out of the unexpected announcement."
A couple of weeks ago, the Sunday Nation revealed of tension between the two over a secret MoU between Uhuru and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.