Governor Ruto taunts rivals as Laboso entry for Bomet seat stirs up South Rift politics

Deputy President William Ruto (left) chats with Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto at Bomet Grounds during the fundraiser in aid of the Africa Gospel Church at the weekend. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

Deputy Speaker Joyce Laboso’s decision to contest the Bomet gubernatorial seat in 2017 has stirred fresh political wars in the South Rift.

And matters are getting complicated for the vocal Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto as his rival and competitor for the seat in the last election, Julius Kones, has also declared interest in the seat.