This archive report was first published on 2 December 2019.
Published on December 2, 2019
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen has accused top unnamed state officials of boycotting Deputy President William Ruto's state functions.
According to Murkomen, these officials, who are close to President Uhuru, have been sidelining the Deputy President in his cross-country trips.
He claimed that county commissioners and their deputies have been warned to keep off Ruto's meetings on many occasions.
However, Murkomen praised Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai for being loyal to DP Ruto and attending all his state functions.
“Severally, County Commissioners and their deputies have been receiving calls not to attend functions the Deputy President is attending,” Murkomen said.
He thanked Mutyambai for not participating in these issues and carrying out his job well.
Murkomen also hit out at Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, accusing him of disrespecting DP Ruto during his rant in Kirinyaga county on Friday.
