Gatundu South Member of Parliament Moses Kuria's declarations that Kiambu county will give Deputy President William Ruto 1.6 million votes in the 2022 general elections has been lauded by a section of Eldoret residents.
Kuria said it was only DP Ruto who stood firmly with President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2013 without giving him threats and conditions like the rest.
"Last year we had an election, in Kiambu county, we gave our beloved president 1.2 million votes. By 2022, the votes that will be here will be around 1.5 - 1.6 million. I assure you, we will give you 1.59 million votes and the remaining one vote we will give the kitendawili person (Raila)," he said.
The statement was warmly received by Eldoret locals, the hometown of DP Ruto. Here are some of the reactions to Kuria's remarks;
Festus Kipchirchir - "I think Moses Kuria should be Ruto's running mate 2022, he has always stood by him. Kwani iko nini."
Arap Bett Nicholas - "Thank you, Hon Moses, for standing with our deputy President, we are proud with you. Mbele Pamoja."
Abu Mohamed - "I agree with you. He has the passion to see a better Kenya as clearly shown by his energy to have infrastructure being put in place."
Elvis Kipchumba - "Even if they audit his pocket alone, they cannot audit how many minds he has. Our presidency is unstoppable."
Edwin Koech - "He is our President 2022, we are fully behind him Sir and looking forward to supporting him and the Jubilee administration the implementation of the Big four agenda."
Kiptoo Willis - "Your inspiration will live beyond generations, you are a mentor to me, despite where you came from you've proofed that background doesn't matter...# Istandwhith him."
Boniface Cheruiyot - "For sure he is our incoming President of the Republic of Kenya, we are unshakable and unstoppable."