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Deputy President William Ruto faces fresh rebellion in Rift Valley backyard

Deputy President William Ruto joins Pokot dancers at Tangul Bei Tiaty where he launched the Last Mile Electricity programme to local homes village , Baringo County on Saturday . Also in the picture is Tiaty MP Asman Kamama.This was on 16/07/2016.PHOTO BY DPPS

Deputy President William Ruto braved a political storm in Baringo County yesterday when residents protested against loss of top public service jobs and unfulfilled promises by the Jubilee administration.

As Ruto visited Tangulbei, Barwesa and Marigat, hundreds of residents converged for demonstrations in Kabartonjo, Baringo North, to protest what they termed neglect and oppression by the Jubilee administration, which the community voted for almost to a man in the 2013 elections.

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