Deputy President William Ruto. [Photo/citizentv.co.ke]
Deputy President William Ruto has broken his uncharacteristic silence and warned Jubilee Party leaders to avoid what he described as ‘useless political debates’ on government appointments and 2022 succession.
Ruto said Jubilee leaders should instead focus on delivering the party’s manifesto which they sold to Kenyans.“Kenyans, more so jubilee should avoid useless political debates about positions including 2022 and focus single-mindedly on delivering our manifesto voted for by the people while allowing the President the space to perform his constitutional duty to assemble the team for us,” he said.His remark follows the intense debate on reasons why he skipped the Friday media conference at State House where President Uhuru Kenyatta announced part e of his cabinet.
Some have claimed he was unhappy with the list drawn by the President’s side due to its implications in his planned bid to succeed President Kenyatta.
He is reported to be uncomfortable with plans by the President to appoint former President Daniel arap Moi’s son Gideon to the cabinet because he is largely seen as his competitor in taking over once Kenyatta’s second and final term comes to an end.