[Bomet governor Isaac Rutto. He has dismissed claims that he is bankrolling Bomet East parliamentary hopeful Kevin Kipngetich Courtesy: The Star]

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Chama Cha Mashinani Party leader and Bomet governor Isaac Rutto has dismissed claims by Bomet East parliamentary hopeful Beatrice Kones that he is funding Kones' son Kevin Kipngetich to vie against her.

Mrs Kones earlier in the weekend accused governor Rutto of luring Kipngetich to the Bomet East parliamentary race, in a move aimed at orchestrating her political downfall.

But in a quick rejoinder, governor Rutto termed Kones' allegations as "baseless", noting that Kipngetich had expressed interest in the seat like any other prospective candidate on CCM's party ticket.

“Kevin joined CCM on his own accord like all the other members. He declared interest for the Bomet East parliamentary seat, contested in the party primaries and won against three other candidates. He became the party’s flag-bearer through a free, fair and democratic process. He is the people’s candidate," he said.

“I have no issue with Mrs Kones at all. But politics is about policies and numbers and CCM does not engage in name calling, character assassination or side shows as our campaign is issue-based," he added.

Mrs Jones is expected to vie on a Jubilee Party ticket during the forthcoming general elections.