The war of words between the Deputy President william Ruto and the former Prime Minister is steaming up.
Yesterday, Dr Ruto in an apparent reference to his political nemesis, said the “political con” roaming around Kenya was well known, so were his under-the table games.“There are serial liars whom Kenyans cannot believe in. Our plans on development will not be undermined by leaders who want to demean the Jubilee track record,” Ruto said.
The legislators, led by Nominated MP Godfrey Osotsi, condemned politicisation of war on corruption and the attack on Raila. The MPs Antony Oluoch (Mathare), Caleb Hamisi (Saboti), Lilian Gogo (Rangwe), Mishi Mboko (Likoni), George Aladwa (Makadara), Paul Abuor (Rangwe), Sam Atandi (Alego Usonga), Martin Owino (Ndhiwa) and Ong’ondo Were (Kasipul) termed the recent attacks on Raila uncalled for, immature and utterly insensitive.
The lawmakers said the much publicised handshake between President Kenyatta and Raila had cooled down tension and united the country. They said the former premier’s decision to work with President Kenyatta was meant to create peace and cohesion in the country and not destabilize Jubilee Party.
Elsewhere, Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi and Siaya Senator James Orengo told Ruto to watch his steps and control his tongue, accusing him of showing disrespect to President Uhuru Kenyatta in his utterances.
Orengo told Ruto that attacking Raila in public was like attacking President Kenyatta himself, since the two leaders were working to unite Kenyans.“Ruto should keep off Raila. His careless attacks on Raila are an insult. It shows total disrespect both to Raila and the President,” said Orengo.“Ruto should not talk about Jubilee because he is not the party leader. The party leader is President Kenyatta.”