DP Ruto wants Opposition politicians to keep off his relationship with Uhuru ▷ Kenya News

- Ruto said he and Uhuru have been working closely since the Jubilee government came to power in 2013

- He stated he was not looking for advices on how to conduct his business within the ruling Jubilee party

- There have been talks of growing rift between the DP and the president since Uhuru-Raila March 2018 handshake

- The DP has also been on the receiving end with a section of leaders from both Jubilee and Opposition accusing him of premature 2022 campaigns

Deputy President William Ruto has told off leaders questioning the state of his relationship with his boss President Uhuru Kenyatta saying they are still very close with each other.

The DP stated he was not soliciting for advice on how to relate with his boss and what role to play in the ruling Jubilee party.

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President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto holding talks at the DP's office. There have been speculations the two were not as close as they used to be in 2013. Photo: State House.
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Ruto who was speaking in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri county, on Saturday, June 16, arguing he and Uhuru were elected as a pair and have been working closely since 2013 when the Jubilee party ascended to power.

"We have come from far with my boss (Uhuru). Our relationship was well-grounded before the he became the head of state, the should bear that in mind,” the DP told the residents of Mukurwe-ini where he had gone to launch new Kenya Power station and other projects.

He also clarified the reason why he was crisscrossing the country was because it is part of his job as the DP to travel around the country to sell the government's development agenda and supervise implementation of the Big Four agenda.

Ruto emphasised all his undertakings in different parts of the endorsement of the president.

More to follow..

Source: Tuko Kenya