This archive report was first published on 16 November 2019.
Deputy President William Ruto has issued a stern warning to Jubilee rebels, telling them to shape up or ship out. Speaking in Kericho on Saturday, Dr Ruto emphasized that there is no room for troublemakers in the ruling party.
Dr Ruto's statement comes just a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta met leaders from the Mt Kenya region at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County. The President had stated that the party is united and will create an enabling environment for investments and job creation.
Dr Ruto reiterated that democracy has been strengthened in the party, and it is essential for members to speak in one voice. He also dismissed rumors that he was being edged out of the Jubilee Party, stating that he has no time for rumor mongers.
During his visit to Kericho, Dr Ruto presided over a fundraising for boda boda operators and commissioned the Kebeneti-Fortenant Road. He later opened the Soliat-Kapsorok-Sigowet road in Sigowet-Soin constituency.
Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen blamed former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his Orange Democratic Movement brigade for the violence that rocked Kibra constituency during the November 7 by-election. Mr Murkomen called on Mr Odinga to apologize to the people of Kenya and Kibra for the violence.
Other leaders who accompanied Dr Ruto included Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony, MPs Hillary Koskei, Japeth Mutai, Nelson Koech, Joseph Limo, and Kipsengeret Koros.
