[Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto in a past campaign rally. He now claims that DP Ruto is a political conman who should be avoided. Photo/Nation]
Bomet Governor Isaac Rutto has warned Kalenjin community against voting Jubilee government claiming that DP William Ruto is a political conman.
While Governor Rutto is rallying for opposition leader Raila Odinga for president, the DP is keen to have president Uhuru Kenyatta reelected.
And on Friday at Nakuru, Rutto accused the DP of misusing Kalenjins to make personal gains in Jubilee government.
“We are not sacks of potato to be carried anywhere by this political conman in the name of Ruto. He should be avoided in these elections if you want to move with other Kenyans,” he said.
“We gave him power and you have seeing how he trades with our votes without any tangible benefit on the ground. We have poor roads yet he keeps on telling you to vote Jubilee,” said Rutto.
Opposition coalition NASA is banking on the fiery governor to deliver from Rift Valley and has tasked him to chair all campaigns in the vote rich region.
At his Bomet backyard, Governor Rutto is facing stiff competition from Sotik MP Joyce Laboso who also doubles as National Assembly Deputy Speaker.