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Jubilee rivals allied to Uhuru, Ruto clash over Mau eviction

Jubilee rivals allied to Uhuru, Ruto clash over Mau eviction. [Photo: Courtesy]

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto have been dragged into the debate on Mau evictions by rival factions in Jubilee. The camps are accusing each other of exploiting the suffering of families for political gain.

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen (Elgeyo Marakwet) and Cherangany MP Joshua Kutuny yesterday clashed on whether the evictions to conserve the water tower had been sanctioned by the Cabinet, even though neither of them sits in the meeting of ministers.

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