Ruto tours Mt Kenya as local leaders pledge support in 2022 elections

Deputy President William Ruto (centre) with Senator Kiraitu Murungi and Lands CS Jacob Kaimenyi during a function at Muthankari Secondary School, Meru County yesterday. [PHOTO/DPPS]

Deputy President William Ruto toured Mt Kenya yesterday with local leaders assuring him of the region’s unwavering support. Ruto’s visit to Meru where he was hosted by local leaders was significant coming days after Kiambu Governor William Kabogo claimed that the region’s support for him was not automatic (read the full story on page 19).

Yesterday’s meeting was turned into a platform by the leaders to assure the DP that the region would not renege on its promise to support him in 2022. Ruto however did not respond to the remarks, choosing to address the stalemate over the electoral commission.