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Turkana leaders criticise Ruto's visit, accuse him of forcing leaders on locals

Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok claimed that DPO William Ruto bypassed the county leadership in planning his tour. 

Turkana County leadership has expressed fury over Deputy President William Ruto's two-day visit in the area saying he failed to address the real demands of the locals and instead turned to discredit the ‘otherwise excellent devolution progress.’

In a press statement, Governor Josphat Nanok claimed that Ruto bypassed the county leadership in planning his tour which was meant to urge more citizens to register as voters but turned out to be a Jubilee Party campaign rally.

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