Why I did not sign Kenya Kwanza pact - Isaac Ruto
By Peter Ochieng
Former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto has explained why his party - (Chama Cha Mashinani - CCM) has not yet joined the Kenya Kwanza Alliance led by Deputy President William Ruto.
Isaac Ruto was conspicuously missing this week, as representatives of over 10 parties signed a deal to join Kenya Kwanza, in a move aimed at cementing their support for Ruto's presidential bid.
Despite missing the event, Ruto says his support for the second in command is unconditional, and that he did not need to sign the deal to win concessions.
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File image of former Bomet Governor and Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader Isaac Ruto. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
He said time is still on their side, to sign the Kenya Kwanza pre-election agreement, as parties have until May 8 to register agreements with the registrar of political parties.
“We have been busy with laying down the logistical issues for the CCM party primaries to be held on April 19 but we will definitely sign the agreement that will be deposited with the registrar of political parties,” Ruto was quoted by the Nation.
“CCM is not negotiating for any special interests, favors or zoning in the coalition as we are a team and believe in the bottom-up economic model, enhancing cohesion in the society, fixing the economy, and creating employment opportunities pushed by Dr Ruto and the allies under the Kenya Kwanza coalition,” he added.
Isaac Ruto served as the first Bomet governor from 2013 to 2017, before losing to the late Joyce Laboso during the 2017 elections.
He is seeking to recapture the seat on August 09.
He will face off with whoever wins UDA's gubernatorial party nominations, between incumbent Hillary Barchok, and former Mining and Petroleum Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) John Mosonik.
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File image of Deputy President William Ruto and Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader Isaac Ruto. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
File image of former Bomet Governor and Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader Isaac Ruto. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption]
He said time is still on their side, to sign the Kenya Kwanza pre-election agreement, as parties have until May 8 to register agreements with the registrar of political parties.
“We have been busy with laying down the logistical issues for the CCM party primaries to be held on April 19 but we will definitely sign the agreement that will be deposited with the registrar of political parties,” Ruto was quoted by the Nation.
“CCM is not negotiating for any special interests, favors or zoning in the coalition as we are a team and believe in the bottom-up economic model, enhancing cohesion in the society, fixing the economy, and creating employment opportunities pushed by Dr Ruto and the allies under the Kenya Kwanza coalition,” he added.
Isaac Ruto served as the first Bomet governor from 2013 to 2017, before losing to the late Joyce Laboso during the 2017 elections.
He is seeking to recapture the seat on August 09.
He will face off with whoever wins UDA's gubernatorial party nominations, between incumbent Hillary Barchok, and former Mining and Petroleum Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) John Mosonik.
[caption id="attachment_17264" align="alignnone" width="982"] File image of Deputy President William Ruto and Chama Cha Mashinani (CCM) party leader Isaac Ruto. |Photo| Courtesy|[/caption] What's Your Reaction?
