This archive report was first published on 6 December 2019.
On December 6, 2019, Deputy President William Ruto took to Twitter to address his relationship with ODM leader Raila Odinga, stating they are only political competitors.
DP Ruto's tweet came in response to The Standard's front-page story titled: “When Old Friends become Enemies.”
“Enemy NOWAY? Good people I have no enemies because there is no need for baggage. Competitors yes!! That’s the richness of democracy we should celebrate,” Ruto tweeted.
His statement elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans on Twitter, with some disagreeing with his statement.
As the 2022 presidential contest approaches, Odinga and Ruto have traded insults in recent years, with Odinga branding Ruto a corrupt leader and Ruto labeling Odinga a ‘witchdoctor.’
