Governor Isaac Ruto vows to turn tables on Deputy President William Ruto in battle for Rift

Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto addresses the public who turned up to receive him at Mulot trading centre. Politicians in Rift Valley have warned the Jubilee Party (JP) to ignore Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and his Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) outfit at its peril. (PHOTO: GILBERT KIMUTAI /STANDARD)

Politicians in Rift Valley have warned the Jubilee Party (JP) to ignore Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto and his Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) outfit at its peril.

The leaders say the governor is quickly gaining influence in Deputy President William Ruto’s backyard, building on the support of  disgruntled leaders unhappy with the DP ever since he allowed the United Republican Party (URP) to be dissolved and merged with JP.