Divisions between rival factions in Nakuru's Jubilee Party branch have widened, with a legislator accusing Deputy President William Ruto of meddling in county politics.
Bahati MP Kimani Ngunjiri yesterday claimed that a Nairobi businessman with close ties to Mr Ruto was behind the appointment of former Nakuru Town MP David Manyara as the interim party chairman.
"The DP is my friend and I am not trying to attack him but the way he is fighting with Raila (Odinga) in national politics, I am also fighting my opponents here. I will not allow him to destroy my constituency," Mr Ngunjiri said.
The legislator claimed the businessman was using his wealth to undermine JP activities in the county by influencing the appointment of officials.
But in a quick rejoinder, Mr Manyara told Ngunjiri off, saying the MP participated in the process that saw his appointment and that of 10 other officials.
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