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Rifts among Ruto allies in Western threaten to scuttle DP's plans

From left, Bumula Mp Mwambu Mabonga, Deputy president Dr. William Ruto, Dr. Boni Khalwale and Mumias East Mp Benjamin Washiali during funds drive for Bumula constituency women groups at St. Jude Muanda R.C primary school in Bungoma county

 

A growing rift among Jubilee politicians in Western threatens to scuttle Deputy President William Ruto’s bid to solidify his support base in the region ahead of 2022 General Election.

Sunday Standard has established that some leaders allied to the DP have clashed over who should be his point man in the region, the recent takeover of Mumias Sugar Company by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), Kibra by-election and 2022 succession politics.

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