| Updated Wed, April 19th 2017 at 00:00 GMT +3Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto PHOTO:COURTESYBomet Governor Isaac Ruto declared his differences with Deputy President William Ruto are irreconcilable as he formally announced he had joined the Opposition. Mr Ruto said as Chama cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader, he had been promised equal status with the other four principals in the National Super Alliance (NASA). “As elders we now back the negotiations and ask Governor Ruto to speak on behalf of the Kipsigis community within NASA,” Mr Kimetto said. ALSO READ: NASA principals' meeting yet to happenHe said while NASA had opened doors to a coalition arrangement, Jubilee was adamant that CCM must dissolve ahead of the next general election. ALSO READ: Jubilee Party prepares for Mombasa primariesRuto however defended his decision to throw his weight behind NASA, saying Jubilee had not been receptive to his ideals.

Source: Standard Digital April 18, 2017 18:54 UTC