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Ruto promises an MoU with Ukambani residents

By Philip Muasya | 4yrs ago

Deputy President William Ruto during a past Kenya Kwanza rally. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto yesterday took his 'hustler' campaigns to Kitui County and urged residents to support his presidential bid.

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