DP Ruto tells off critics on his role and loyalty to Uhuru

Deputy President William Ruto (pictured) has said those questioning his loyalty and how he has been operating in Government do not understand his roles well.

Speaking at Sinonin in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County, where he attended a Sunday service-cum-fundraiser, Dr Ruto said his critics were not used to his roles as enshrined in the Constitution hence the 'confusion'.

Ruto wondered why leaders were complaining about his frequent tours across the county supervising various development projects.

"I am the first deputy president in the history of the country. Those who came before me were vice-presidents. I do not blame those who are questioning how I operate since they have never seen a deputy president in their lives," Ruto said.

He dismissed those accusing him of being disloyal to President Uhuru Kenyatta to understand his roles (under Section 147 of the Constitution), saying he was currently discharging his duties in accordance to the law and would continue doing so. 

"No one else swore using the Bible to discharge duties of the deputy president but me ... And everyone else should focus on their mandates. If you are an opposition leader, do your job as an opposition leader," Ruto said.

He added that together with President Kenyatta, they formed Jubilee party to end hatred and tribalism in the country. 

Ruto challenged members of the Jubilee party to use internal mechanisms to resolve disputes instead of going to the media.

"There are some party members who have been paid to destroy Jubilee from within and make us look like we are in a crisis," he said.

The deputy president urged the youth in Baringo to join technical and vocational training institutions to acquire various skills that would aid them to venture into self-employment.