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Ruto hosts ODM 'rebel' MPs to spice up rivalry with Raila

President William Ruto with seven ODM 'rebel' MPs led by Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda at the State House lawn. [PCS]

President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga have renewed political rivalry after the Head of State met with the 'rebel' ODM MPs a day after the opposition accused House leadership of being biased.

The president took lunch with the eight renegade MPs a day after the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal gave them a reprieve from expulsion.

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