Raila Odinga-led Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leaders have slammed Deputy President Dr William Ruto over his fight against the handshake.
Speaking in Narok, ODM leaders claimed Ruto was fighting the handshake after realising that it had emboldened the fight against corruption.
The leaders were speaking at Olmotonyi village in Narok North on Tuesday during the burial of ODM Deputy Vice Chairperson Christine Lemein’s brother, Joseph Lemein.
The party’s Secretary General Edwin Sifuna said the handshake had energised President Uhuru Kenyatta in the fight against graft.
“Even if we have had a handshake with Jubilee, we have always respected their internal affairs. We are surprised that some politicians from one side of Jubilee are now invading our party affairs. They should keep off,” he said.
There was drama during the event after a Jubilee nominated MCA from Nairobi – Leah Nkanae – was booed after she appeared to defend Ruto.
“Every day when we listen to radios, televisions and (read) newspapers, what we see is DP William Ruto this and that. DP Ruto is not your food,” said Ms Nkanae amid jeers.
Some Jubilee leaders present during the event led by area Governor Samuel Tunai and Narok South MP Korei Lemein called for a sober way of fighting corruption without politics.