Deputy President William Ruto with local Jubilee Party leaders in Chemolingot, Tiaty Constituency, Baringo County, July 9, 2017. [Photo: DPPS]Jubilee Party deputy leader William Ruto found himself between 'a rock and a hard place', during the party's campaign tour of Baringo County.This is after residents in Tiaty Constituency, heckled him, when he tried to campaign for a Jubilee senatorial candidate, in the presence of area senator Gideon Moi.The KANU chairman is seeking re-election on his party's ticket, which supports Jubilee Party leader President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election.Chemolingot residents in Tiaty constituency heckled Ruto when he asked them to support Simon Chelungui, over Moi, Sunday.Some were heard shouting "No! No!" as he continued to ask "How many are saying they will vote for Chelungui."He was forced to cut short his campaign for Chelungui, to calm the down.When he stood to speak, senator Moi called on Uhuru and his Jubilee administration to ensure they deliver, by providing jobs to Baringo youth.Political differences between Ruto and Moi over who is the Rift Valley kingpin has been witnessed, with Moi at some point telling Ruto he should stop deceiving Kenyans of the Kalenjin community.
UASIN GISHU
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