Deputy President William Ruto has revealed that Bungoma Senator and NASA Co-Principal Moses Wetangula is close to joining them (Jubilee).
Speaking in Bungoma, the DP lauded Western leaders for supporting Jubilee, adding that the days of old-school politics based on tribalism and divisions are long gone.
“I know Moses Wetang'ula is not far from us, even Women Rep Wambilianga, and others. This is because these leaders want us to move forward together...
“We must be united and work together as leaders in pushing forward the development agenda of the country. We competed last year, but we shook hands thereafter for the sake of Kenya,” Ruto stated.
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He asked leaders not to block other opposition leaders from joining and working with the government.
The Deputy President also took a stand on the contraband sugar scandal urging investigating agencies in the alleged illegal importation to carry out a thorough job that will inform the next course of action.
Ruto explained that reports from Parliament and the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) will assist the government in taking action to protect the interests of Kenyans.
He was speaking at Joy Valley Special School Kimatuni in Bumula, Bungoma County where he donated a bus and warned unscrupulous traders of endangering Kenyans and ruining the local market.
“We do not want investors who bring in sub-standard products that would also affect the health of Kenyans," he stated.
"We will do all we can to ensure quality standards are met wherever goods are brought into the country,” the DP added.
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He was accompanied by Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka, MPs Ayub Savula (Lugari), John Waluke (Sirisia), Mwambu Mabonga (Bumula), Benjamin Washiali (Mumias East), Didmus Barasa (Kimilili), Emmanuel Wangwe (Navakholo) and Catherine Wambilianga (Women Rep, Bungoma).
On his part, Dr Lusaka asked the government to intensify the fight against illegal sugar arguing it was killing the local industries.
