Bomet County Governor-elect Joyce Laboso and the outgoing Governor Isaac Ruto. [Photo|Standard Media]Bomet County Governor-elect Joyce Laboso, has called on all Rift Valley residents and leaders, to unite, ahead of the 2022 general elections.Laboso who is the outgoing Sotik MP, said it was time for Kenyans of the Kalenjin Community, to come together and unite, regardless of whether they are from North or South Rift of the larger Rift Valley region.According to her, they should now be focused in ensuring that one of them, becomes the president.She said Jubilee deputy party leader, Deputy President William Ruto, strongly needed their support in 2022, since he would be vying for the presidency.Ruto is of the Kalenjin Community, and hails from North Rift's Turbo Constituency, in Uasin Gishu County, an area he enjoys massive political support."It is time for us to unite. I want us to unite and work together, so as to ensure our very own takes over (the presidency). As you know, we have our own, who deserves our support in 2022," said Laboso, Monday.Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony of Kericho Governor-elect Paul Chepkwony, the outgoing National Assembly Deputy Speaker indicated that Rift Valley should accept to be divided politically, but rather rally behind Ruto.Several leaders have declared interest to vie for presidency in 2022. They include Kalonzo Musyoka, Moses Wetangula, Ali Hassan Joho, Dr Alfred Mutua, Peter Munya, Musalia Mudavadi among others.Chepkwony took oath of office, as he assumed his second term in office. He pledged to work with Laboso's Bomet County government, and ensure strong relationship between the two neighbour counties.Laboso's inauguration was scheduled for Tuesday August 22, at the Bomet Green Stadium, after she beat incumbent Governor Isaac Ruto, in the August 8 polls.Both Ruto and their party leader President Uhuru Kenyatta, were slated to attend.

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