Leader of majority in the national assembly Aden Duale has urged the Kalenjin community to support Deputy President William Ruto's political career.
Speaking during the burial of politician Mark Too in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu county on Monday, the Garissa town lawmaker urged the people to not be confused by other politicians who are coming up to try and get their support.
''Currently, apart from President Kenyatta, there is only one other person close to the Presidency and that is your son William Ruto,i urge you not to play uncertain games with your votes,don’t be lied to to support any other person but instead help him reach his destination which is the Presidency.''
''No any other Governor, member of parliament or member of county assembly needs your support right now like Ruto,''said the vocal leader.
DP Ruto has made clear his ambitions to occupy the Kenyan top seat come 2022 general election but has vowed to back President Kenyatta as he seeks to retain his seat in the August this year polls.
The event was attended by a large number of politicians and top government and opposition officials including President Uhuru,DP Ruto and former Bondo lawmaker Oburu Oginga with all of them eulogizing Too as a great leader and who devoted his life to uniting people.