[Deputy President William Ruto in a past event. Ousted Rift Valley MPs have accused him of ganging against them. Photo/Nation]
Ousted Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter and his Moiben counterpart Silas Tiren have vowed to fight back following Jubilee's decision to strip them off parliamentary leadership.
On Tuesday, Keter was sacked as chairman Labour committee while a similar fate befell on Tiren in Agriculture committee.
"This is war they have launched on him (Ruto) but he doesn't see. It is an onslaught which shall haunt him in future," Keter told the media.
He further said: "Infringing independence of the house is unacceptable and the war is on. It was a mistake and we shall respond."
A visibly angry Tiren also insisted that he has 'options' and when time comes he shall 'let people know'.
"We are not slaves and let this be the beginning of the battle. We have options but for know, I will let it go."
Efforts by Ruto to prevail upon the two to step down were futile with only Marakwet East's Kangongo Bowen accepting to quit as environment committee vice chair.
Last week, Keter warned that he will continue unleashing on 'cartels's within Jubilee who he claims were behind his ouster.