Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has revealed why he decided to ditch Raila Odinga and the NASA coalition for Jubilee Party ahead of the repeat presidential election on October 17.
According to the former NASA co-principal, he felt lonely and decided to jump ship to his former home.
"I felt lonely. I found myself alone and I have now decided to come back. Today I have returned to where I belong," Ruto stressed as he addressed an excited crowd in Kapkatet, Kericho County.
Ruto, who was defeated by Bomet Governor Joyce Laboso in the August polls, had recently vowed that he would not ditch NASA for the Jubilee Party.
"I am in NASA to stay. I have decided to maintain a low profile to allow Bomet people to settle. I know the election was marred with a lot of irregularities since government machinery were used to intimidate my supporters," said Ruto.
"I am Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader. How can I defect to another political outfit. Jubilee has not approached me but I have seen things blown out of proportion on social media," he added.
He described himself as a 'wounded general' at war, saying NASA is a coalition and that he may decide to join the Opposition campaign rallies or maintain a low profile.
