President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto at a past function.[Photo/nation.co.ke]President Uhuru Kenyatta has said that he will not interfere with the politics of Rift Valley ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Uhuru, who spoke during his tour in Elgeyo Marakwet said that he has left Deputy William Ruto to deal with the political differences between different leaders in the region as we head to the polls.
“I do not comprehend much of the Kalenjin dialect, but it is clear to all of us that there is something wrong. I will not get into that but allow Ruto to address these home issues,” Uhuru said in his address, as quoted by Nation.
Ruto has been under sharp criticisms for advocating for six-piece voting in the region. The lawmaker has received opposition from different KANU leaders and independent candidates backing the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Josiah Kemboi, a political analyst argues that President’s visit in the region is not likely to change the way the residents will vote in the August polls.
According to the analysts, the electorate will look at leaders and what they have done before casting their votes during the election period.
“There might be no six-piece suit voting in the North Rift. The presidential visit will do little to help achieve this in the region," he said.