This archive report was first published on 21 September 2019.
Deputy President William Ruto's efforts to secure Rift Valley votes for his 2022 presidential bid have hit a snag as some governors who initially pledged support have gone silent.
According to reports, Ruto visited various parts of the region, offering incentives to opposition leaders to switch their allegiance to him.
However, the governors who publicly declared their support for Ruto, including Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok, West Pokot Governor John Lonyang'apuo, and Transzoia Governor Patrick Khaemba, have since taken a low profile.
They have failed to accompany Ruto to functions in the region, a stark contrast to their earlier enthusiasm.
As reported in Specific Feeds on September 21, 2019, the governors' sudden silence has raised questions about the effectiveness of Ruto's strategy to secure Rift Valley votes.
