This archive report was first published on 21 August 2020.
Deputy President William Ruto Takes Aim at Kenyatta's Power Men ¶
August 21, 2020
Deputy President William Ruto has launched a scathing attack on senior civil servants in President Kenyatta's Cabinet, accusing them of using the police to 'run political errands.'
Speaking at his Karen residence, Ruto distanced himself from the 'theft of Covid-19 billions' and challenged public officials to stand up to bullies in government.
He urged public servants to remain professional and not use their positions to advance selfish ends, saying, 'No one should blackmail or intimidate them to run political errands.'
Ruto also called on politicians to confront their battles without involving apolitical figures, saying, 'Politicians must learn to do their thing and run their errands without involving our public servants or police officers as they have nothing to do with politics.'
The DP's comments come after he and ODM leader Raila Odinga condemned the dramatic arrests of senators Cleophas Malala, Christopher Lang'at, and Steve Lelegwe in a bid to stymie the vote on a contentious revenue-sharing formula in the Senate.
Ruto has been hosting various groups, including youth and women, in a bid to marshal support for his 2022 presidential bid.
