He instead said the aim was to ensure there is a strong running mate for Mr Ruto in 2022. Yesterday, Mr Ruto spoke about the concerns of a divided Jubilee Party. Speaking in Olenguruone, Nakuru County, Mr Ruto dismissed such concerns, saying all leaders should heed President Kenyatta’s command for development-oriented discussions, and not politics. Vocal Lamu politician Rishad Amana urged Mr Ruto not to be apprehensive that the Uhuru-Raila partnership. Now, Mr Ruto’s supporters say the whole episode was choreographed to isolate their man.

Source: Daily Nation April 28, 2018 21:56 UTC