Nyayo war of words: Ruto vs Moi

 

 Deputy President William Ruto (left) and Baringo Senator Gideon Moi.

 Stop your insults, Gideon tells DP Ruto

 Baringo Senator Gideon Moi has told off Deputy President William Ruto and asked him to stop insulting him and his party, Kanu.

Gideon said Monday he respects Ruto as the deputy president but he should cease interfering with his work and Kanu, terming the latter’s actions as ‘unfortunate and uncalled for.’

“Our competitors should know that Kanu has awakened and should brace themselves for a bruising battle during the next general election because every corner of the country is willing to join us. I have not spoken yet and when I speak, it will be unstoppable,” posted the Senator on his Facebook page.

According to the Star, Ruto downplayed Gideon’s influence saying he cannot match him academically, and so won’t engage with him in a tug of war in the scramble for the Rift Valley votes.

"I wonder why this son of Moi continues to gang up against me from the back yet I respected and supported his father while he was in power as the second president of this country," the DP said.

Ruto is said to have asked Gideon to "stop being stubborn" and honour a call by Jubilee leaders who are pushing for a single party to counter their competitors during next year’s polls.

As regards the former ruling party, Ruto termed it as old-fashioned, noting that it needs to be undressed and given a change of attire.

"More leaders from all corners of the country including Mombasa, Western and even Kisumu are already decamping in numbers to Jubilee. I wonder what my friend Gideon is still doing in the ageing Kanu party," said Ruto.

The DP made the remarks during a funds drive in aid of the Mary Mother of Jesus Catholic Church at Kabarnet High School grounds.