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Western leaders say they'll work with DP Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto's personal assistant, Farouk Kibet and former Kakamega senator Boni Khalwale during a fundraiser at Friends School Silungai Girls in Malava last month. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Barely two months after Governor Wycliffe Oparanya announced plans to work with Deputy President William Ruto, the DP has gained political backing in western Kenya.

More leaders from the region have endorsed him for the country's top seat in the 2022 elections.

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