By FRANCIS MUREITHI More by this AuthorAmid President Uhuru Kenyatta’s intensifying succession battle, Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday met the Rift Valley Council of Elders at his Sugoi home. Many pundits are of the view that Dr Ruto’s strategy will help him win a sizable number of non-Kalenjin voters in the Rift Valley. AdvertisementAccording to sources who attended the meeting, DP Ruto affirmed that he was eying the presidency. “Dr Ruto said he had not changed his mind about becoming the next President,” said Mr Kabage. Mr Kabage said the Rift Valley Council of Elders only recognises the November 2, 2012 handshake between Mr Kenyatta and Dr Ruto at Afraha Stadium, Nakuru.

Source: Daily Nation July 25, 2020 16:30 UTC