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President William Ruto interacts with Vicky Chepkorir a casual worker during the inspection of the ongoing construction of the 220 affordable housing units in Bomet County. [PCS]

President William Ruto's development tour in Bomet County yesterday was marred by heckling as political rivalries pitting local leaders played out.

President Ruto, who was in the county to preside over the launch of several projects, was caught up in the political drama at times forcing him to intervene and reprimand local leaders over the contest, saying it was derailing development.

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