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A section of Baringo leaders led by Ilchamus spokesman Amos Olempaka (left) and KANU member of county assembly (MCA) Simo/Kipsaraman ward Erick Bett (center) flanked by other leaders addressing the press at Kabarnet town in Baringo County on January 6,2017. PHOTO: KIPSANG JOSEPH
A section of leaders from Baringo have criticised Deputy President William Ruto for meddling in their county politics.
Led by Erick Bett, a Kanu MCA aspirant, they took issue with the recent Sugoi declaration where the DP endorsed Betting and Licensing Control Board member Simon Chelugui for the Baringo senator's position.
"We condemn anyone who think they can give us a line up of people to be elected. People of Baringo know who to elect and who to neglect," said Bett during a press conference in Kabarnet.
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