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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa defends his ties with Ruto amid criticism

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa. [Nathan Ochunge,Standard]

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit back at his critics who have accused him of joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party led by President William Ruto.

Barasa, who is an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) governor, said he has a good working relationship with the President for the sake of development and does not need to seek permission from anyone to work with him.

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