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Western leaders regret backing Uhuru

Western leaders Didmus Barasa, Justus Murunga, Rashid Echesa and Benjamin Washiali arrive at Nabongo grounds in Mumias for a forum yesterday. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

MPs from Western Kenya allied to Deputy President William Ruto have expressed regret for supporting President Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2017 polls.

The legislators said Uhuru has abandoned them yet they risked their seats by campaigning for him in a region that was supporting Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

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