Petrol station attendants said they were under firm instructions not to fuel Mr Mutai's car.
"We have orders from the county transport officials not to fuel any vehicle belonging to the deputy governor and so we have no option but to adhere to it because we fear if we go against it we might lose the pay," an attendant said. Locals had to raise money to fuel the vehicle.
"It is very inhuman and illegal for a government that I am part of to frustrate me in such a manner. I'm shocked that the moves are being engineered by the governor himself," said Mutai.
Mutai was stranded at the petrol station for about two hours, attracting hundreds of residents who threatened to forcibly fuel the car.
Speaking to the Press later, the deputy governor said it was unfortunate that he was denied fuel because of personal differences that exist between him and Governor Isaac Ruto.
Ruto could not be reached for comment. Last week, Ruto threatened to withdraw the vehicle and any other privileges Mutai enjoys if he did not report to his office. He said it was wrong for Mutai to enjoy the privileges, yet he does not carry out his official duties.
