This archive report was first published on 18 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.
"Those who are fomenting trouble should declare their stand and quit," Dr Ruto said, addressing the issue directly.
His statement comes just a day after President Uhuru Kenyatta met leaders from the Mt Kenya region at Sagana State Lodge in Nyeri County.
Dr Ruto also sought to dispel rumors that he was being edged out of the Jubilee Party, stating that he had no time for rumor mongers.
He highlighted the party's unity, saying that President Uhuru Kenyatta has openly stated that the party is united and will create an enabling environment for investments and job creation.
Dr Ruto's comments were made during a series of events in the Kericho region, including a fundraising for boda boda operators and the commissioning of the Kebeneti-Fortenant Road.
Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen also weighed in on the issue, blaming former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and his Orange Democratic Movement brigade for the violence that rocked Kibra constituency during the November 7 by-election.
"Raila should apologize to the people of Kenya and Kibra for the violence that rocked Kibra constituency. It is not possible that we are talking of a handshake when his own people unleashed terror on Jubilee supporters with his blessings," Mr Murkomen said.
Other leaders who accompanied Dr Ruto included Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony, MPs Hillary Koskei, Japeth Mutai, Nelson Koech, Joseph Limo, and Kipsengeret Koros.
