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Ruto's fresh and discreet forays into Gusii region ahead of 2022

Deputy president William Ruto addresses residents of Njega market after launching the Njegas-Kangaita and Kiaga-Mukinduri roads totaling 100 kms within Mwea constituency in Kirinyaga county, April 6, 2018. [Photo: Mose Sammy, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto is discreetly making inroads in Gusii region amid rising political temperatures over community kingpinship and unity.

In two separate meetings in Kisii and Nyamira counties last weekend, elected MPs, senators and women representatives buried their political differences and pledged to speak as a community.

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