You have my blessings to eliminate cartels, Ruto tells Gachagua

President William Ruto (centre) with with his deputy Rigathi Gachagua (left).[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto has ordered his Deputy Rigathi Gachagua to crack the whip on cartels in the agriculture sector.

Speaking during a thanksgiving service at the Kerugoya Stadium yesterday, Ruto told Gachagua - who was in attendance - to go after the cartels who had taken hostage coffee, tea, and milk sectors.