Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu has guaranteed Deputy President William Ruto that Mt Kenya region will 100 per cent support his 2022 presidential bid.
Governor Waititu says that he will personally lead campaigns in Mt Kenya to ensure that Ruto is supported by all in the next general election.
Speaking to journalists in Kiambu Town on Sunday, Waititu asked DP Ruto not to worry, saying that no matter what happens he (DP Ruto) will be president.
He said that the DP Ruto deserves to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.
"The DP should not worry because he has people who will campaign and make sure he gets all the support, needed ” he said.
Governor Waititu hit out at a section of Mt Kenya politicians who are arguing that the region might not automatically support him (DP Ruto).
“We are asking the DP not to listen to people who have no say when it comes to Mt Kenya politics, we are the people close to the voters and we know his support is 100 per cent,” he added.
There have been claims that Mt Kenya might not support DP Ruto in 2022.
The deputy president is banking on Mt Kenya for support as per the agreement between him and President Uhuru Kenyatta.
There are also claims that DP Ruto’s 2022 bid is in shambles after President Uhuru Kenyatta and NASA leader Raila Odinga's famous handshake
President Uhuru met Raila three weeks ago and agreed to push for national unity and reconciliation.
The two leaders are expected to embark on countrywide tour to preach unity and reconciliation.