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MPs defend DP Ruto over new role for Matiang'i

Deputy President William Ruto (centre), Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku (left) an Kajiado North MP Joseph Manje during a church service at PCEA Ngong yesterday. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

A section of legislators from Central Kenya and Rift Valley have dismissed claims that Deputy President William Ruto’s powers had been trimmed by the elevation of Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i following a recent Executive order.

Martha Wangari (Gilgil), Wanjiku Kibe (Gatundu North), Patrick Mariru (Laikipia West), Kuria Kimani (Molo), Charity Kathambi (Njoro) and George Kariuki (Ndia) made the remarks at a  graduation ceremony of over 500 youth in Gilgil town at the weekend.

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