[ Deputy President William Ruto. He will be seeking the presidency in 2022. Courtesy: The Star]
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has claimed that Mt. Kenya region is unlikely to support Deputy President William Ruto in 2022.
Ruto is angling to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2022, should the duo win the 2017 general elections.
Speaking in Kericho on Wednesday, the lawmaker attributed Ruto's vigorous campaign for the reelection of President Kenyatta to his 2022 presidential bid, when he will be hoping that the Mt. Kenya region supports his candidature.
“In August, Kenyans will be voting for either President Kenyatta or Raila Odinga and not William Ruto. Your son, Mr. Ruto, is campaigning furiously for President Kenyatta, yet he is not sure that he will be supported in 2022 like he has done. Somebody who is even more popular that Uhuru can surface and convince the Mt. Kenya region,” he stated.
He called in the locals to back NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga, pledging that the former Prime Minister's government will ensure inclusivity.
“Just look at me, I am the MP of Suna in Migori but my home is in Mandera. Kenyans are tired of tribalism. We want a Luo to be an MP in Chepalungu, Bomet County and the vice versa,” he said.